INTERN | Rehab Services

JOB SUMMARY

The Rehab Services Intern works under direct supervision of the Physical Therapist, Rehab Supervisor and Director of Rehab.  The intern administers patient care activities as planned with and directed by a licensed physical therapist, occupational therapist, or speech therapist. When not administering patient care activities, the aide is responsible to maintain patient flow in the department by cleaning and preparing work areas for patients. As available, may be asked to perform clerical support functions to include: maintain supply inventories by researching vendors and ordering stock items, equipment and gym cleaning and maintenance, answer phones, prepare patients for treatment, register and schedule patients as necessary. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Prepare patients for treatment according to therapist’s guidelines.
• Assists physical/occupational/speech therapist in seeing all patients in a timely manner, demonstrating efficient time management and prioritization skills.
• As directed by the physical therapist, perform patient care activities for patients.
• Demonstrates proficiency in exercise, equipment preparation, and modalities.
• Is primarily responsible for the maintenance of supply and equipment inventories, to include maintaining proper stock, ordering replacement stock, researching new items and placing orders for such items.
• As requested, or directed, will cover for Department Secretary to register patients.
• Provides excellent customer services and positive interpersonal relations with all team members.
• Uses professional and courteous phone etiquette and, as necessary, takes and properly relays accurate telephone messages to the appropriate parties. 
• Uses the department scheduling system to make, adjust, and correct patient and therapist schedules.
• Maintains a clean and safe working environment that is conducive to high quality care.
• Complies with the hospital’s Corporate Compliance Program including, but not limited to, the Code of Conduct, laws and regulations, and hospital policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned. This list is non-exhaustive.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Education
  • High school diploma preferred.  On-the-job training will be provided.
    • Preference will be given to applicants currently enrolled in college and pursuing a rehab discipline program.
• Licensure
  • None
• Certifications required
• See Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification Policy and Certifications/Education Requirements Policy.
• Experience
• Exercise experience and /or knowledge is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must relate well with patients, families, hospital staff, physicians, and public.
• Able to comprehend technical medical terminology. Able to obtain patient information in computer. Able to think quickly, handle various projects simultaneously with ability to memorize routine assignments, computer mnemonics, all with little or no supervision.
• Able to consistently communicate positively under stress while managing an extensive workload.
• Detail-oriented and outstanding administrative and organizational skills, professional telephone skills and a strong customer service mindset and style.
• Applies critical independent judgment in dealing with a variety of situations and people.
• Possesses excellent writing, grammar, and communication skills, including the ability to accurately proofread and edit documents and other materials for grammar, clarity, punctuation, and spelling. Possesses legible handwriting.
• Ability to visually assess and monitor patients to determine when increased intervention by therapist is indicated.
• Must possess physical strength and stamina to assist licensed therapist in a variety of patient treatments.
• Computer Knowledge including the ability to enter material into electronic record. Ability to operate fax, computer, and copy machine to perform the duties of the position.