Physical Medicine Aide - Chambersburg Hospital- Days

About the role

This PRN (as needed) 10 hour day/evening Monday-Friday weekend and holiday rotation position functions under the direction of Clinical Manager(s) and staff therapist(s) or therapy assistant(s).

Responsibilities

• Maintains supply inventory and general housekeeping within the department.
• Maintains 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.
• Maintains proper inventory and prepares all necessary linen, equipment and necessary patient supplies for the patient's treatment, as appropriate for the patient's plan of care, in a timely manner.
• Assists 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.
• Observes patient behavior and response during and after treatment; relays information to care provider as appropriate.
• Assists in positioning, lifting, turning, applying/using special equipment during patient care; utilizes proper body mechanics and procedures to ensure patient and personal safety.
• Maintains departmental data as assigned by the therapist or supervisor.
• Prepares inpatient therapists' daily patient schedule in accordance with operational processes.
• Attends Rehab Huddle and uses input for appropriate scheduling.
• Assists with processes and activities necessary to open and/or secure department at closing.
• Makes sure Rehab treatment minutes are followed up as appropriate.
• Assists with OP therapy scheduling as needed and in accordance with operational processes.
• Assists with updating operational manuals.

Requirements

• Maintains confidentiality.
• Demonstrates dependability, to include attendance and punctuality.
• Takes initiative and ownership of issues.
• Displays a professional demeanor.
• Represents hospital in a positive way.
• Has a compassionate working relationship with patients and families.
• Communicates and listens effectively with patients, families, coworkers, other departments, physicians/providers and community.
• Supports coworkers, initiatives and a patient and family centered philosophy; pitches in; does own part and helps others.
• Works to continuously improve work environment/processes (Performance Improvement).
• Develops self and others; supports a learning environment; leads by example.
• Encourages patients and families to give feedback and suggestions for improvement.
• Develops working relationships critical to the organization including patients, families, coworkers, other departments, physicians/providers and community.
• Encourages others by providing recognition and support.
• Maintains state of art knowledge of area of specialty, healthcare trends and practice, and populations served.
• Maintains a level of computer literacy appropriate to their role.
• Maintains current all unit specific and organizational skills/competencies, certifications/licensures, as required.
• Completes hospital-required reviews, e.g. HIPAA, safety, health screening, care concerns, and others as assigned.
• Adheres to National Patient Safety Goals.

Qualifications

• High School graduate required with course work in medical terminology, typing, computer use and nurse attendant training preferred.
• 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.
• CPR required.