About the role
Those who have joined the Banner mission come from all walks of life, united by the common goal: Make health care easier, so life can be better. If changing health care for the better sounds like something you want to be part of, we want to hear from you!
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Day Job Category: Clinical Care Those who have joined the Banner mission come from all walks of life, united by the common goal: Make health care easier, so life can be better. If changing health care for the better sounds like something you want to be part of, we want to hear from you! Bring your passion as a Rehabilitation Aid to Banner Health where you will have the opportunity to work with the passionate team that supports the Neuro Wellness Gym.
As a Rehab Aide you will provide support to patients in a gym setting. Day to day responsibilities may include: working with patients on disease specific exercise physiologist. The schedule is Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM.
Some occasional weekends for gym events. University Medical Center Phoenix is a nationally recognized academic medical center. The world-class hospital is focused on coordinated clinical care, expanded research activities and nurturing future generations of highly trained medical professionals.
Our commitment to nursing excellence has enabled us to achieve Magnet™ recognition by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. The Phoenix campus, long known for excellent patient care, has over 730 licensed beds, several unique specialty units and is the new home for medical discoveries, thanks to our collaboration with the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix. Additionally, the campus responsibilities include fully integrated multi-specialty and sub-specialty clinics.
This position is responsible for providing assistance with patient care treatment under the supervision of the therapist, in accordance with physician referral, state and national organizational standards, regulatory agencies, and established departmental policies and procedures. This position demonstrates the clinical competence and knowledge necessary to assist with treatment appropriate to the age of the patients served.
CORE FUNCTIONS 1. Assist the therapist and assistant in providing patient care. Prepares the patient, treatment area and equipment for treatment.
Anticipates therapist/assistant needs during treatment. Demonstrates understanding of fundamental treatment protocols. Performs components of patient treatment delegated by the supervising therapist as demonstrated by skill validation.
Encourages patients to utilize learned strategies and ensures the safe practice of activities. Demonstrates understanding and follows treatment precautions. 2. Exhibits adaptability in assignments as it relates to caseload, scheduling, staffing shifts and other operational activities in the department.
Demonstrates flexibility to adapt to various therapist styles and expectations. Demonstrates flexibility to adapt to various patient styles and expectations. Takes initiative to assist in other patient care areas (as position requires).
Performs clerical and other non-clinical technician duties as assigned. 3. Communicates pertinent patient information to ensure the best possible follow through of care. Communicates any observed changes in patient condition and/or response to activity to supervising therapist, and other appropriate staff.
Communicates in a clear and timely manner. Appropriately refers questions or concerns brought up by the patient, caregiver, or other healthcare providers to the therapist/assistant. 4. Self directed in completing daily responsibilities Demonstrates initiative in timely completion of assigned task.
Readily accessible to therapist/assistant during scheduled hours. Seeks out opportunities for operational task during down time. Exhibits safe work habits and safety awareness. 5.
Maintains an organized, clean environment. Maintains adequate levels of supplies. Follows policies when cleaning equipment.
Follows guidelines for maintaining department equipment including cleaning logs. Participates in orienting new technician staff on ordering supplies and cleaning equipment. 6. May participate in charge entry and auditing processes.
Enters charges and other department data accurately and efficiently. Identifies errors and takes responsibility to make corrections. Participates in orienting new technician staff on charge and data input procedures.
In addition attends department meetings and/or follows up to obtain pertinent information. Participates in department/facility process improvement. 7. This position has responsibility for interacting with all levels of staff in a variety of departments, physicians, patients, families, and external contacts such as vendors.
High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge. Certification for BLS is required. Must have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to follow established policies and treatment procedures Patient care equipment, evaluation tolls, and therapeutic modalities.
Copier, multi-line/multi-feature telephone, fax machine, computer, pager, and miscellaneous office equipment
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