Hybrid INTERN - REHAB na Current Opening

The Rehab Intern:

Carry out the mission daily to exceed expectations and be the difference in the lives of those I serve. 

Commit to excellence:

• Work to achieve department and organizational goals to achieve JRMC’s vision
• Follow JRMC Healthy Roots
• Perform duties to support the entire rehab team, including but not limited to cleaning equipment and work areas, assisting therapists with documentation and patients, and office duties. 

The Rehab Intern performs tasks of:

• Patient care:
• Cleaning and Maintenance
• Office Duties:

This is a casual position working 5 to 20 hours per two week pay periods. Hours will vary on availability, Day of work are Monday - Friday from 8:00am - 4:30pm.

JOB FUNCTIONS

Quality:

• Assists Office Coordinator in performing review of medical records for completion of Quality Assurance using established standards of practice.
• · Responsible for daily, bi-weekly, and monthly cleaning and maintenance of rehab equipment and logs required for Joint Commission.

Service:

• Greets patients and visitors for Rehab services 
• Make sure the equipment is ready daily for staff to use for patient care.
• Brings schedules to PCU and patient rooms daily, communicates plans to patients.
• Aid staff in PT, OT, and SLP for patient care needs.
• Takes patient blood pressures if requested
• Assists with PT group therapy for Ortho patients on PCU.
• Maintains a neat and organized appearance in all areas of the department; replaces equipment to assigned place.
• Daily laundry restocking
• Stocks supplies in all depts., makes sure supplies available for patient care needs.

People:

• Support to the therapist when therapist is performing tests, evaluations, procedures and activities. 
• Aids with collecting data during treatment and evaluation sessions.
• Assist with daily mail.

Finance:

• ·Checks charges for PT, OT, & SLP.

1. PREPARATION AND TRAINING - High school level of knowledge preferred to follow written and oral instructions,  perform simple calculations and to deal effectively with other people. 
2. WORK EXPERIENCE - NA
3. ATTENDENCE - Punctual and regular attendance is an essential responsibility of each employee at JRMC.  Employees are expected to report to work as scheduled, on time and prepared   to start working. Employees are also expected to remain at work for their entire work schedule.
4. ANALYTICAL ABILITY - Analysis involves accurate interpretation and copying of numbers, letters, simple mathematical   calculations which become a part of the medical record. Requires gathering numerical statistics to complete monthly reports.
5. INDEPENDENT JUDGMENT - Works under direct supervision of the Physical and Occupational Therapist in accordance with established Rehab Department policies and procedures; non-routine  problems are referred to the Manager of Rehab; Errors in judgment may   moderately impact in time - public relations or costs primarily within the Rehab Department; must be able to establish priorities of duties to be completed. 
6. CONTACT WITH OTHERS - High degree of duties involve contact with others; imperative that this person maintain good relationships with co-workers, patients, families and visitors; must be tactful and maintain telephone courtesy; must be able to exchange information on a factual basis, dispatch verbal or written messages as directed on a timely basis and perform other activities which require courtesy and tact.
7. RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE WELFARE OF OTHERS - The physical and/or emotional well-being of other employees and patients are highly impacted by the performance of the Rehab Aide; consequences can be serious;  activities during a day impact on the welfare of patients and employees; responsible for maintaining absolute confidentiality of information. Will be required to assist a therapist in the   performance of various treatments as needed. 
8. MENTAL/VISUAL  EFFORT -  Must be able to speak and write the English language in an understandable manner. Must demonstrate physical and emotional ability to meet agreed upon work schedule and performance standards required by the   position. Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability. Work regularly requires the employee to exert a   frequent level of mental/visual effort. Work requires visual acuity necessary for performing clerical duties; recording and filing require particular mental application for attention to details and accuracy; visual acuity needed to detect changes in patient's condition and responses and also in proper application of treatment modalities. 
9. WORKING CONDITIONS - Majority of position requirements are done within the Rehab Department. Pace can be demanding and is subject to frequent interruptions. Contact with patients under wide variety of circumstances. Participates in and complies with JRMC Safety Management Program. Maintains knowledge of and observes Standard Precautions. Practices aseptic techniques whenever appropriate. OSHA job classification: This position is defined as a Category I: employee does have exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
10. PROMOTION - No formal line of promotion.
11. BACKGROUND CHECK - Background check is required.

EMPLOYEE REQUIREMENTS

• Visual Observation - Continuously 
• Standing - Frequently
• Walking - Frequently
• Sitting - Occasionally
• Hands and Finger Dexterity - Continuously 
• Reaching with Hands and Arms - Continuously 
• Climbing - Rarely
• Stooping/Kneeling/Crouching/Crawling - Rarely
• Hearing/Listening - Continuously 
• Tasting or Smelling- Rarely
• Working Inside - Continuously 
• Working Outside - Rarely
• Working in Extreme Heat - Rarely
• Working in Extreme Cold - Rarely
• Working with Hazardous Materials- Rarely
• Noise- Rarely
• Working in Dirt/Dust - Rarely
• Driving - Never

LIFTING / CARRYING / PUSHING / PULLING:

• Up to 10 pounds - - Frequently
• Up to 25 pounds - Rarely
• Up to 50 pounds - Rarely
• Up to 75 pounds - Rarely
• Up to 100 pounds - Rarely
• Over 100 pounds - Rarely