Patient Mobility Tech inpatient Rehab
Hartford, CT - USA
Job Summary
Saint Francis Hospital is looking for a Patient Mobility Technician to join our Acute Care Inpatient Rehab Team. The Patient Mobility Technician (PMT) assumes a pivotal role in enhancing patient outcomes and satisfaction with care. They engage in meaningful social interactions with patients and their families demonstrating skillful connection in a respectful and supportive manner to inspire and motivate individuals towards achieving personalized ambulation goals.
Your responsibilities will include:
Guiding patients in ambulation activities.
Diligently tracking and documenting the distance and frequency of each patients daily walks identifying and addressing any obstacles to safe ambulation.
Empowering patients to express concerns or requests with a strong ability to communicate these observations and requests effectively to the care team.
Demonstrating flexibility by adjusting walking schedules to maximize the number of patients engaged in daily walks.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Prior healthcare or patient service experience preferred but not required.
Must be organized and able to prioritize effectively.
Must demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills. Able to use a computer/mouse etc.
Must have excellent customer service skills and ability to collaborate with the healthcare team.
Position Highlights and Benefits
Full-Time 40 hours Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. no weekends
Great Benefits
Health Insurance Coverage - Starting Day 1
Career growth and advancement potential
Ministry/Facility Information
Saint Francis Hospital has been an anchor institution in Connecticut since 1897. Saint Francis a member of Trinity Health Of New England and Trinity Health one of the largest multi-institutional Catholic health care delivery systems in the nation. Saint Francis Hospital a Level 1 Trauma Center is a 617-bed hospital and a major teaching hospital. Other Saint Francis entities include the Comprehensive Womens Health Center the Connecticut Joint Replacement Institute and the Smilow Cancer Hospital.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives experiences and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other status protected by federal state or local law.
About Company
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic health care systems in the nation. It is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 25 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, the Trinity ... View more