Therapy Technician-Therapy Services Rehab-Methodist
US-IA-Des Moines
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Req #: 173657
Type: Full Time Benefits
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Overview: Assists with rehabilitative care to improve functional goals of persons served as directed by the Physical, Occupational Therapist, or Speech Pathologist. This may include preparation of patient for therapy, assisting with ambulation, exercises, and other basic treatments. Creates a comfortable and safe environment. Actions are team oriented to successfully provide quality care and a high level of satisfaction for persons served through evidence - based practice. Responsibilities: Care Delivery: * Works with the licensed therapist in the treatment preparation of persons served. This may include assisting with exercise, gait, hot and cold application, and hydrotherapy, reinforcing rehabilitation techniques under the direction and supervision of the licensed therapist. * Assists with cleaning/inventorying equipment and ordering supplies. * Reports any questions or concerns regarding compliance immediately to the attention of department or organization/hospital administrative staff. * May be requested to assist with managing supply acquisition and stocking. * Demonstrates the knowledge that patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors, accidents and infections and reporting potential or actual concerns immediately. * Supports evidence - based practices. * Displays creativity and innovation in the delivery of services. * Manages resources to maintain efficient and effective operations. * Demonstrates initiative to improve quality and maximize patient experience. Professionalism and Personal Development: * Demonstrates professionalism and personal growth in daily actions. * Promotes professional rehabilitation objectives among interdisciplinary team members. * Consistently utilizes a holistic approach (considering physical, psych/social, spiritual, educational, safety, and related criteria, appropriate to the age of the patients served in the assigned service area). * Participates in process improvement for enhancement of care delivery and clinical excellence. * Fosters professional relationships that offer opportunities for enhanced patient access and care delivery. * Exhibits flexibility with assignments including hours of operation to meet business and customer needs. * Exhibits willingness to accept and learn new skills. Qualifications: Education: High School Diploma or GED Required. Experience: Prior related health care experience preferred. License(s)/Certification(s): Current BLS (CPR). Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Must be able to communicate effectively with people of diverse professional educational and lifestyle backgrounds. Knowledge of basic computer skills. Other: Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.
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