Location: UCMC
Department: Physical Therapy
Hours: PRN
Shift: First

Rehab Helper, PRN, First Shift, Physical Therapy

UC Health is hiring a PRN Rehab Helper for the Physical Therapy department for the first shift at University of Cincinnati Medical Center.

The Rehab Helper assists with treating and transportation of patients, assist with routine department maintenance, and assist with clerical duties. Show respect and courtesy to all patients, staff and visitors.

About University of Cincinnati Medical Center

As part of the Clifton Campus of UC Health, Greater Cincinnati's academic health system, University of Cincinnati Medical Center has served Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky for nearly 200 years. Each year, hundreds of thousands of patients receive care from our world-renowned clinicians and care team. Our experts utilize the most advanced medical knowledge and technology available, providing a level of specialty and subspecialty medical care that is not available anywhere else in Greater Cincinnati.

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• In 2022, Newsweek magazine recognized UC Medical Center among a listing of the World's Best Hospitals for the world-class clinical care provided to the Greater Cincinnati Region and beyond.
• UC Medical Center is also home to medical breakthroughs-our physician experts conduct basic, translational and clinical research, leading to new therapies and care protocols, and connecting patients to the latest and most advanced treatments.

Education:

• High School Graduate or GED, and currently enrolled in college; interest in medicine or rehabilitation.

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About UC Health

UC Health is an integrated academic health system serving Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. In partnership with the University of Cincinnati, UC Health combines clinical expertise and compassion with research and teaching-a combination that provides patients with options for even the most complex situations. Members of UC Health include: UC Medical Center, West Chester Hospital, University of Cincinnati Physicians and UC Health Ambulatory Services (with more than 900 board-certified clinicians and surgeons), Lindner Center of HOPE and several specialized institutes including: UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute and the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center. Many UC Health locations have received national recognition for outstanding quality and patient satisfaction. Learn more at uchealth.com.

At UC Health, we're proud to have the best and brightest teams and clinicians collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering.

As the region's adult academic health system, we strive for innovation and provide world-class care for not only our community, but patients from all over the world. Join our team and you'll be able to develop your skills, grow your career, build relationships with your peers and patients, and help us be a source of hope for our friends and neighbors.

UC Health is committed EEO employer.PATIENT POPULATION - (CLINICAL ONLY)

• Engages in population appropriate communication.
• Has knowledge of growth and development milestones and tasks.
• Gives clear instructions to patients/family regarding treatment.
• Involves family/guardian in the assessment, initial treatment and continuing care of the patient.
• Identifies any physical limitations of the patient and deploys intervention when necessary.
• Recognizes and responds appropriately to patients/families with behavioral health problems. Interprets population related data and plans care appropriately.
• Identifies and responds appropriately to different needs resulting from, unique psychological needs or those associated with religious/cultural norms.
• Performs treatments, administers medication or operates equipment safely.
• Recognizes and responds to signs/symptoms of abuse or neglect.

Treatment:

• Assist with set up, clean up, and execution of activities for patient care under the direction/supervision of licensed therapist
• May assist with mobility needs of patients as assigned and supervised under a licensed therapist

Equipment Operations:

• Maintain equipment in a clean and functioning manner
• Assist with FEES scope transportation to OR Processing for cleaning

Patient Escort:

• Escort patients to and from treatment area as needed.

Clerical Assistance:

• Assist with clerical duties including answering phones, copying, filing, management of patient information, etc., as needed.

Department Operations:

• Perform messenger duties/errand running
• Utilize Epic to notify therapists of D/C dependent patients needing treatment

PATIENT POPULATION - (CLINICAL ONLY)

• Engages in population appropriate communication.
• Has knowledge of growth and development milestones and tasks.
• Gives clear instructions to patients/family regarding treatment.
• Involves family/guardian in the assessment, initial treatment and continuing care of the patient.
• Identifies any physical limitations of the patient and deploys intervention when necessary.
• Recognizes and responds appropriately to patients/families with behavioral health problems. Interprets population related data and plans care appropriately.
• Identifies and responds appropriately to different needs resulting from, unique psychological needs or those associated with religious/cultural norms.
• Performs treatments, administers medication or operates equipment safely.
• Recognizes and responds to signs/symptoms of abuse or neglect.

Treatment:

• Assist with set up, clean up, and execution of activities for patient care under the direction/supervision of licensed therapist
• May assist with mobility needs of patients as assigned and supervised under a licensed therapist

Equipment Operations:

• Maintain equipment in a clean and functioning manner
• Assist with FEES scope transportation to OR Processing for cleaning

Patient Escort:

• Escort patients to and from treatment area as needed.

Clerical Assistance:

• Assist with clerical duties including answering phones, copying, filing, management of patient information, etc., as needed.

Department Operations:

• Perform messenger duties/errand running
• Utilize Epic to notify therapists of D/C dependent patients needing treatment