Rehab Technician Acute Rehab PRN

Posted:
8/7/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States ⋅ Michigan, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary

Workplace Type:
Hybrid

Job Summary

Set within a quiet, beautifully maintained property of mature trees and healing gardens, Corewell Health Blodgett Hospital (part of Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals) in East Grand Rapids, Michigan, has a history of providing high quality, compassionate and personalized medical care. Since 1846, Blodgett Hospital has earned a reputation for excellence as a community and teaching hospital. We provide patient-focused inpatient care in 248 private patient rooms and outpatient services for medical, surgical and specialty care, achieving high rates of patient satisfaction.

Acts as a team member in the delivery of quality rehabilitation services under the supervision of a therapist. Performs basic skills per department guidelines and communicates observations to members of the health care team. Performs clerical, maintenance and cleaning duties related to the operation of the department. Provide support for unit based operations under the direct supervision of the Therapy Manager/Supervisor/Team Lead.
This is a PRN role. There are no benefits associated with the position.

Essential Functions

  • Assists the therapist in provision of rehabilitation services under the direction of a therapist, consistent with department policies and procedures. This includes, but is not limited to such activities as hydrotherapy, casting / splinting, fabrication and modification of adaptive equipment, setting up augmentative equipment, positioning patients for treatment and gait treatment.
  • Informs patients and significant others about treatments being received, equipment being used and other related activities as appropriate, in coordination with the therapist.
  • Performs clerical duties such as answering telephones, scheduling patients, patient registration, processing physician orders, computer data entry/retrieval, completing forms, documenting communication / care and preparing patient charts. Demonstrates basic understanding of insurance information. Maintains inventory of materials, forms, and supplies according to departmental standard.
  • Participates in selected department quality monitoring activities under the direction of the therapist.
  • Schedules patients for revisits as instructed by the treating therapists.
  • Cleans equipment/work area/patient’s environment and communicates any equipment malfunctions to appropriate personnel.
  • Attends appropriate meetings and conferences, participates in staff meetings, in-service education programs and other support activities as directed.
  • Provides transportation of the patient/client as needed using the employee's personal vehicle to community based resources related to patient/client's therapeutic goals (Home Care business lines/based on SH entity).

Qualifications
  • High School Diploma or equivalent (Required)
  • 6 months of relevant experience (Preferred)
  • Successful completion of competency based and on the job training orientation program (Required)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association or Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross within 90 Days of Hire (Required)

    Primary Location

    SITE - Blodgett Hospital - 1840 Wealthy St SE- Grand Rapids

    Department Name

    Resource Rehab - GR

    Employment Type

    Part time

    Shift

    Day (United States of America)

    Weekly Scheduled Hours

    0.01

    Hours of Work

    8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

    Days Worked

    Monday to Friday (Variable)

    Weekend Frequency

    Variable weekends

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