- Description Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines. Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work? SUMMARY PROFESSIONAL: The Therapy Trainee role is a structured learning opportunity for therapy and therapy/therapist assistant students to gain hands-on clinical experience while preparing for a future licensed position with the organization. Under the supervision and guidance of appropriate personnel, the trainee supports non-licensed patient care and departmental activities, contributing to patient care while developing professional skills and familiarity with organizational practices
- Assist certified/licensed therapy staff with non-licensed patient care activities
- Prepare treatment areas, equipment, and supplies before and after therapy sessions
- Escort, transport and position patients safely · Observe therapy sessions and document assigned information as directed
- Communicate effectively with patients, families and care teams · Maintain a clean, safe, and organized treatment environment
- Adhere to organizational policies, confidentiality standards, and safety guidelines
- Participate in learning activities, huddles, and meetings as directed
- Environment Management
- Completes cleaning tasks utilizing compliance standards. Maintaining defined logs for therapy sites.
- Performs Tracer and Proud Rounds, as assigned by supervisor
- Performs maintenance and/or inventory of equipment according to unit/department standards.
- Practices standard precautions while handling contaminated items.
- Maintains unit order and efficiency.
- Maintains appearance of patient care areas and public areas.
- Maintains safe work environment.
- Supply Management/Clerical
- Orders and stocks supplies to meet the needs of the unit/department.
- Demonstrates an awareness of cost containment practices.
- Distributes supplies to appropriate areas according to unit/department standards.
- Demonstrates computer skills necessary to perform unit/department specific responsibilities.
- Schedules follow up appointments for patients and handle phone calls at outpatient sites.
- Works assigned tracking tools.
- Patient Care/Safety
- Preps/Cleans treating area to gain efficient turnaround time for patient throughput Transports patients to/from nursing units, as needed, in acute care setting or escorts patients to and from treatment area in outpatient setting.
- Assists in set up and removal of modality equipment, as supervised by therapist.
- Assists therapists in treatment techniques when support is needed for patient safety.
- Documents accurately and timely, according to unit/department standards.
- Reports promptly unusual situations, reactions, effects or conditions related to patient care to the responsible person(s).
- Demonstrates positive interpersonal skills when dealing with patients, family members and staff.
- Functions as a patient advocate by resolving patient/family concerns through appropriate actions.
- Demonstrate proper responses to emergency situations.
- Code of Conduct/Professionalism
- Identifies learning needs and seeks available resources and opportunities.
- Completes assignments within designated shift.
- Responds promptly to requests for assistance.
- Respects patient rights and maintains strict confidentiality.
- Communicates clearly, concisely and appropriately (verbal/written communications).
- Assumes personal responsibility for attendance to maintain unit/department function.
- Demonstrates concern and respect for others thoughts and feelings and handles conflicts in a positive manner.
- Able to prioritize continually
- Clinical Skills
- Maintains clinical skills necessary to perform duty/job.
- Demonstrates competency with procedures based on unit population and/or age-specific needs.
- Obtains and accurately documents all required patient information; reporting changes and abnormal findings to the treating therapist in a timely fashion. Participates in achieving institution wide and unit based quality outcomes.
- Performs duty/job with appropriate level of independence.
- Performs duty/job with accuracy and efficiency.
- Accepts accountability, as an individual and as a team member for all services provided.
H. S. Diploma/GED (Required)-Education Specialization: Enrollment in accredited Occupational Therapy, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Physical Therapy, Physical Therapist Assistant, or Speech Language Pathology program Equivalent
• Licensed in another state or country awaiting PA licensure • Students in last 1-2 years of program preferred We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region.
Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives. Live Your Life's Work We are an Equal Opportunity employer.
Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.