Rehabilitation Therapy Technician (Part Time)

Job Description

Location Work Type (Portal Searching) Part Time Benefits Responsible for performing a variety of housekeeping, stocking and assigned clerical tasks, care for equipment, and assisting with patient care activities under the direct supervision of a licensed professional. *Culture ?At UnityPoint Health,you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing whats right for the people we serve.*Benefits ?Our competitive program offers benefits options like 401K match, paid time off and education assistance that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you?re in.*Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment? We?re committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.*Development? We believe equipping you with support and is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.*Community Involvement? Be an essential part of our core purpose?to improve the health of the people and communities we serve. Hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work at .Essential Functions/Responsibilities:Essential functions are the duties and responsibilities that are essential to the position (not a task list). Do not include if less than 5% of work time is spent on this duty. Be specific without giving explicit instructions on how to perform the task. Do not include duties that are to be performed in the future. Duties should be action oriented and avoid vague or general statements.Clinical Excellence/Patient Care Cleans and sanitizes therapy equipment Maintains a safe and orderly work environment by performing duties such as routine cleaning of equipment, changing mat sheets and pillow cases between patients, restocking linen and returning equipment and supplies to their proper location Stocks treatment rooms Orders and puts supplies away Set up equipment and treatment areas for patients Assist in direct or indirect patient care activities under appropriate guidance, direction, and/or supervision in accordance with the State of Iowa practice acts. Examples of patient care activities include functional mobility training, strengthening and ROM exercises. Performs additional duties as assigned such as mentoring volunteers and interns, performing audits, grocery shopping, and making materials for home programs, maintaining various logs (iLs, food, dry cleaning log, temperature, preventative maintenance, MSDS), casting kids, and scoring tests. Assists with clerical tasks including scheduling as assignedProgram and Professional Development Facilitates orderly department functioning Participates in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and hospital meetings Participates in performance improvement activities Purposefully conducts all aspects of the job in an ethical manner in support of the hospital?s commitment to ethical behavior in all areas of personal and professional activity.Basic UPH Performance Criteria Demonstrates the UnityPoint Health Values and Standards of Behaviors as well as adheres to policies and procedures and safety guidelines. Demonstrates ability to meet business needs of department with regular, reliable attendance. Employee maintains current licenses and/or certifications required for the position. Practices and reflects knowledge of HIPAA, TJC, DNV, OSHA and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare. Completes all annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year. Is knowledgeable of hospital and department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (e.g. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste and abuse. Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of hospital administrative staff. Takes appropriate action on concerns reported by department staff related to compliance.Disclaimer:This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.Demonstration of UPH Values and Standards of BehaviorsConsistently demonstrates UnityPoint Health?s values in the performance of job duties and responsibilities Leverage the skills and abilities of each person to enable great teams. Collaborate across departments, facilities, business units and regions. Seek to understand and are open to diverse thoughts and perspectives.Minimum RequirementsIdentify items that are minimally required to perform the essential functions of this position.Education:Experience:Experience serving people Experience in a health care setting One-year therapy aide experience or some experience as a therapy aide/volunteer or current enrollment in a 2- or 4- year physical/occupational therapy program or pre-physical/occupational therapy curriculum.Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English Basic computer knowledge and skills Works well with all customers and co-workers at all levels of the organization Demonstrates a cooperative, courteous and dependable work performance Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times

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