Physical Medicine Aide- Chambersburg Hospital- PRN
Physical Medicine Aide- Chambersburg Hospital- PRN
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Job Description
PRN (As Needed)
10H Flex
Monday - Friday Varied Day/Evening Shifts
Weekend and holiday rotation
Position Function: Under the direction of Clinical Manager(s) and staff therapist(s) or therapy assistant(s) assists in the general operations of the assigned work area. As assigned may also guide activities of the volunteers and part-time students. Maintains supply inventory and general housekeeping within the department. May assist with clerical duties and patient transportation as directed. May be required to travel between clinical sites to assist in provision of care.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Unit Based Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Core Values: Service Integrity Compassion
service excellence and patient and family centered care by showing respect honesty fairness and a positive attitude toward all customers.
confidentiality.
dependability to include attendance and punctuality.
accountable - takes initiative and ownership of issues.
a professional demeanor. Represents hospital in a positive way. Has a compassionate working relationship with patients and families.
personal responsibility for 2-way communication. Communicates and listens effectively with patients families coworkers other departments physicians/providers and community.
coworkers initiatives and a patient and family centered philosophy; pitches in; does own part and helps others.
to continuously improve work environment/processes (Performance Improvement). Demonstrates a patient and family centered focus when considering/developing improvement solutions.
willingness/enthusiasm to create embrace and facilitate change.
self and others; supports a learning environment; leads by example. Encourages patients and families to give feedback and suggestions for improvement.
working relationships critical to the organization including patients families coworkers other departments physicians/providers and community.
others by providing recognition and support.
Technical Excellence
critically; utilizes sound judgment; promptly reports potential risks.
state of art knowledge of area of specialty healthcare trends and practice and populations served.
a level of computer literacy appropriate to their role.
and maintains current all unit specific and organizational skills/competencies certifications/licensures as required.
hospital-required reviews e.g. HIPAA safety health screening
care concerns and others as assigned.
to National Patient Safety Goals.
Job Class Specifics:
the patient treatment areas in a constant state of preparedness for patient care in clean orderly manner; ensures that equipment/supplies are returned to proper storage areas in a timely manner following use.
proper inventory and prepares all necessary linen equipment and necessary patient supplies for the patients treatment as appropriate for the patients plan of care in a timely manner.
needed plans for the timely transport arrival and departure of patients from the treatment area in the absence of transport personnel or in assistance to primary care staff.
with basic patient care needs include toileting; preparing and tearing down booth gathering necessary treatment supplies wiping down equipment between patient use according to operational protocol etc.
patient behavior and response during and after treatment; relays information to care provider as appropriate.
in positioning lifting turning applying/using special equipment during patient care; utilizes proper body mechanics and procedures to ensure patient and personal safety.
all equipment is cleaned and properly maintained as per departmental policy and accrediting organizations.
necessary answers phone and processes voicemails; conveys thorough and accurate information to the appropriate individuals.
departmental data as assigned by the therapist or supervisor.
at scanning.
inpatient therapists daily patient schedule in accordance with operational processes.
Rehab Huddle and uses input for appropriate scheduling.
with processes and activities necessary to open and/or secure department at closing.
Rehab treatment minutes; follows up as appropriate.
15. Assists with OP therapy scheduling as needed and in accordance with operational processes.
with updating operational manuals.
Qualifications
Qualifications and Standards
Education: High School graduate required with course work in medical terminology typing computer use and nurse attendant training preferred.
Experience: Experience applying customer service behaviors and communication skills required. One year of work experience in direct patient care with Nurses Aide or EMT training or three years of direct patient care experience in an OT or PT department of a health care facility preferred. Must have an understanding of medical terminology disease entities and treatment including basic infection control procedures. Typing at a rate of 45 wpm clerical and computer skills are required.
Certifications/Licensure: CPR required
Employment Type
Part-Time
