Exercise Therapist (per diem)

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If you are an existing employee of South Shore Health then please apply through the internal career site. Requisition Number: R-21552 Facility: LOC0001 - 55 Fogg Road55 Fogg Road Weymouth, MA 02190 Department Name: SSH OPD Rehab Status: Part time Budgeted Hours: 0 Shift: Varied Shifts (United States of America) Under the direct supervision of licensed clinical staff, assists the therapists in routine tasks for therapeutic treatment of patients. Assists the department supervisor/manager in coordinating the overall department's function and maintenance. Compensation Pay Range: $20.05 - $28.00 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 1. Patient Care - Supports licensed staff - Assist with patient care activities as directed by therapist including but not limited to:  Screening for early mobility  Patient room/treatment area set ups for treatment  Set up patients on exercise equipment  Activities related to video fluoroscopic swallow studies  Providing second person assist  Providing durable medical equipment and paperwork - Provides treatment to assigned patients as appropriate under the direct supervision of clinical staff - Maintains departmental flow 2. Environment and Department Maintenance/Infection Control - Assists in the maintenance of the department's overall physical environment - Maintains practices according to infection control guidelines for the department - Monitors pool chemistry per departmental guidelines as applicable to area - Cleans equipment per departmental guidelines - Performs and documents quality control of identified equipment - Documents temperature checks of identified equipment - Performs daily, weekly, and monthly departmental checklists - Maintains organization and cleanliness of the DME and supply closets - Completes audits for walkers, gait belts and chairs on patient units as applicable to area 3. Clerical Duties : - Performs clerical duties to assist with daily operations of the department including: o Scheduling appointments as applicable to area o Answering phones o Calling patients as directed o Inventory management o Photocopying and filing o Faxing o Data collection o Daily departmental checklists 4. Communication - Communicates effectively with staff, peers, colleagues, patients, and family members - Alerts manager/clinician to any immediate departmental/patient issues - Appropriately uses all forms of South Shore Health communication in accordance with standard practices - Responds in a timely manner when feedback is requested 5. Educational Activities - Serves as mentor to new rehabilitation aide staff - Actively participates in department projects/events/activities - Actively promotes rehabilitation services to frontline colleagues, patients, and families - Serves as ambassador for department to visitors (tours/observation of patient care) - Assists with continuous Quality Improvement activities, as directed - Takes responsibility for continuing professional development education 6. Technology and Learning - Possesses a willingness and ability to learn and utilize new technology and procedures that continue to develop in their role and throughout the organization - Embraces technological advances that allow us to communicate information effectively and efficiently - Accurately uses all software applications as needed for job performance 7. Professional Behaviors - Maintain a professional and appropriate manner of conversation - Maintain composure during stressful situations - Complete clinical and non-clinical tasks as well as assigned activities according to policies, practice guidelines and assigned deadlines - Utilize critical thinking and problem solving in day to day operations as well as in emergent situations - Communicate appropriately and effectively following chain of command - Demonstrate dependability and flexibility in meeting scheduling needs of the department Non-Essential Functions - Demonstrates willingness to identify and/or assume activities relative to the developmental needs of the department and hospital - Performs other duties as assigned JOB REQUIREMENTS Minimum Education - Required High School diploma/GED Minimum Work Experience One (1) year healthcare-related experience preferred. Previous rehabilitation experience desirable. Previous coursework, participation in work or volunteer experience in the area of health, fitness or athletics required Required Classes/Skills - BLS - Basic Life Support varied shifts as needed Responsibilities if Required: Education if Required: License/Registration/Certification Requirements: Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH), INSTRUCTOR- Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH)