Dartmouth Health
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Overview
At the direction of the supervisor, and under guidance of a rehab therapist or registered nurse, assist in or provide mobilization and personal care of patients, preparation of equipment used to mobilize or treat patients, and clerk duties specific to the clinical care department.
Responsibilities
Prepare and position patients for upcoming therapy treatment. Supports licensed staff with direct patient care specific to early mobility and safe patient handling. Perform Activities of Daily Living at the direction of the nurse or rehab therapist. Assists with mobility including but not limited to bed mobility, transfers, ambulation, mechanical lifts and exercise plan. At the direction of the nurse or rehab therapist assists with range of motion and donning/doffing braces and splints. Provide maintenance-based therapy programs to help combat mobility declines with longer length of stay patients. Assembles supplies, sets-up, adjusts and delivers equipment, and prepares treatment modalities. Keeps supplies stocked as requested by the nurse, rehab therapist or leadership. Documents inpatient interventions in the EMR flowsheet. At the direction of nursing, assist in discharge of patient including transport to entrances. Set up and manage the discharge lounge and patients assigned to the lounge. Assists in transporting patients to and from the gym. Maintains cleanliness of equipment and orderliness of department and discharge lounge. Performs daily equipment sweep on inpatient units. Subject matter expert and able to trouble shoot for basic hospital room furniture, mechanical lifts, wheelchairs/specialty chairs, and other patient handling equipment. Support nursing staff with use of specialty equipment that is therapy prescribed. Give patient opportunities to go outside or off floor to help with overall wellness. Provides clerk duties including phone, triaging messages, scheduling patients for therapy, data collection and entry, assists in the gym space supply ordering. Responsible for, in conjunction with the supervisor, Joint Commission compliance in the gym space and discharge lounge. Participates in interdisciplinary rounds as directed by the nurse or rehab therapist or leadership. Acts as a liaison for communicating discharge readiness. Aware of vital sign parameters required for safe mobilization and clarifies with licensed staff as warranted. Assist with vital sign assessment under the direct supervision of the nurse or licensed therapist. Performs other duties as required or assigned.
Qualifications
High school graduate or the equivalent required. Proven experience working with the public desired. Previous experience working in a medical setting preferred. Familiarity with computers desired. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.
Required Licensure/Certifications - BLS within 30 days Area of Interest:
Allied Health Pay Range:
$17.83/Hr. - $27.64/Hr. FTE/Hours per pay period:
1.00 - 1.00 - 40 hrs/week Shift:
Day Job ID:
33403
Dartmouth Health offers a total compensation package that includes a comprehensive selection of benefits. Our Core Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement plans. Click here for information on these benefits and more:
Benefits | DHMC and Clinics Careers Dartmouth Health is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
There are so many reasons to join Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics, members of
Dartmouth Health , the premiere health system in New England.
First and foremost are our people. No matter the role, you’ll find a shared purpose here. We have doctors ready to teach their knowledge, nurses who lead through experience, and other like-minded individuals collaborating for the health of the community, while inspiring each other day after day.
Career development Affiliated with Dartmouth College, the atmosphere here is very collegial. You’ll discover educational and research opportunities around every corner. At Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics, you never stop learning.
You’ll also appreciate the resources our wide-spread health care system provides. You’ll have access to experts at the top of their fields, advanced technologies, and modern facilities that enable you to care for patients like nowhere else.
Benefits and wellness We offer a total compensation package that includes competitive health and wellness benefits. These benefits consist of "Core Benefits" that are provided by Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics as well as "Benefit Choices" that allow you to select additional benefits to meet your personal situation and needs.
Our locations New England is a very special place to live, work, and become part of a community. We have some of the most advanced educational institutions, best health care, and diverse cultural and recreational offerings you will find anywhere in the country. The public schools are excellent, the mountains are beautiful, and the lakes are pristine. No wonder so many people love it here.
At the direction of the supervisor, and under guidance of a rehab therapist or registered nurse, assist in or provide mobilization and personal care of patients, preparation of equipment used to mobilize or treat patients, and clerk duties specific to the clinical care department.
Responsibilities
Prepare and position patients for upcoming therapy treatment. Supports licensed staff with direct patient care specific to early mobility and safe patient handling. Perform Activities of Daily Living at the direction of the nurse or rehab therapist. Assists with mobility including but not limited to bed mobility, transfers, ambulation, mechanical lifts and exercise plan. At the direction of the nurse or rehab therapist assists with range of motion and donning/doffing braces and splints. Provide maintenance-based therapy programs to help combat mobility declines with longer length of stay patients. Assembles supplies, sets-up, adjusts and delivers equipment, and prepares treatment modalities. Keeps supplies stocked as requested by the nurse, rehab therapist or leadership. Documents inpatient interventions in the EMR flowsheet. At the direction of nursing, assist in discharge of patient including transport to entrances. Set up and manage the discharge lounge and patients assigned to the lounge. Assists in transporting patients to and from the gym. Maintains cleanliness of equipment and orderliness of department and discharge lounge. Performs daily equipment sweep on inpatient units. Subject matter expert and able to trouble shoot for basic hospital room furniture, mechanical lifts, wheelchairs/specialty chairs, and other patient handling equipment. Support nursing staff with use of specialty equipment that is therapy prescribed. Give patient opportunities to go outside or off floor to help with overall wellness. Provides clerk duties including phone, triaging messages, scheduling patients for therapy, data collection and entry, assists in the gym space supply ordering. Responsible for, in conjunction with the supervisor, Joint Commission compliance in the gym space and discharge lounge. Participates in interdisciplinary rounds as directed by the nurse or rehab therapist or leadership. Acts as a liaison for communicating discharge readiness. Aware of vital sign parameters required for safe mobilization and clarifies with licensed staff as warranted. Assist with vital sign assessment under the direct supervision of the nurse or licensed therapist. Performs other duties as required or assigned.
Qualifications
High school graduate or the equivalent required. Proven experience working with the public desired. Previous experience working in a medical setting preferred. Familiarity with computers desired. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.
Required Licensure/Certifications - BLS within 30 days Area of Interest:
Allied Health Pay Range:
$17.83/Hr. - $27.64/Hr. FTE/Hours per pay period:
1.00 - 1.00 - 40 hrs/week Shift:
Day Job ID:
33403
Dartmouth Health offers a total compensation package that includes a comprehensive selection of benefits. Our Core Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement plans. Click here for information on these benefits and more:
Benefits | DHMC and Clinics Careers Dartmouth Health is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
There are so many reasons to join Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics, members of
Dartmouth Health , the premiere health system in New England.
First and foremost are our people. No matter the role, you’ll find a shared purpose here. We have doctors ready to teach their knowledge, nurses who lead through experience, and other like-minded individuals collaborating for the health of the community, while inspiring each other day after day.
Career development Affiliated with Dartmouth College, the atmosphere here is very collegial. You’ll discover educational and research opportunities around every corner. At Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics, you never stop learning.
You’ll also appreciate the resources our wide-spread health care system provides. You’ll have access to experts at the top of their fields, advanced technologies, and modern facilities that enable you to care for patients like nowhere else.
Benefits and wellness We offer a total compensation package that includes competitive health and wellness benefits. These benefits consist of "Core Benefits" that are provided by Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics as well as "Benefit Choices" that allow you to select additional benefits to meet your personal situation and needs.
Our locations New England is a very special place to live, work, and become part of a community. We have some of the most advanced educational institutions, best health care, and diverse cultural and recreational offerings you will find anywhere in the country. The public schools are excellent, the mountains are beautiful, and the lakes are pristine. No wonder so many people love it here.