Rehab Extern (Part time-Temporary) Jefferson New Jersey

Job Summary:

Assists the rehabilitation staff by preparing patients and equipment for physical therapy and treatments. May also assist staff in support of patient during therapy, the personal care of patients, and the cleaning and storing of equipment.

Essential Functions:

Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.

Adheres to Corporate Compliance Guidelines.

Demonstrates knowledge and compliance with the Hospital Safety and Infection Control policies as required by OSHA and the Patient Safety Program.

Adheres to all Jefferson Policies and Procedures.

Observes, learns and implements therapy techniques in order to facilitate skill building and patient exposure in preparation for future clinical experience. Assisting rehabilitation staff in carrying out treatment programs including mobility, transfers, functional activities, and exercise programs under the supervision of a licensed therapist/ therapist assistant. Maintenance of the clinical environment, equipment, and supplies. In addition, the Rehabilitation Aide is assigned clerical and clinical maintenance duties that support the daily operations of the specific program. Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the core values of the Hospital.

Education:

High School Diploma

AND

Experience:

Prior volunteer experience in a hospital or clinical setting preferred.

Covid Vaccination is a requirement for employment at Jefferson for employees working at Jeffersonrsquo;s clinical entities or at the University. If you are not currently vaccinated you will be required to receive the vaccination prior to hire date if you are offered employment, unless you request and receive an approved medical or religious exemption from Jefferson.

Jefferson includes Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Health, a dynamic university and health system with broad reach across the Delaware Valley. Jefferson is the second largest employer in Philadelphia and the largest health system in Philadelphia based on total licensed beds.

Through the merger of Thomas Jefferson University and Philadelphia University in 2017, our University includes ten colleges and four schools. We are an NCAA Division II university and an R2 national doctoral university offering undergraduate and graduate-level programs that provide students with a forward-thinking education in architecture, business, design, engineering, fashion and textiles, health, medicine and social science.

Jefferson Health, the clinical arm of Thomas Jefferson University, has grown from a three-hospital academic health center in 2015, to an 18-hospital health system through mergers and combinations that include hospitals at Abington Health, Aria Health, Kennedy Health, Magee Rehabilitation and Einstein Healthcare Network. We have over 50 outpatient and urgent care centers; ten Magnetreg;-designated hospitals (recognized by the ANCC for nursing excellence); the NCI-designated Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center (one of only 70 in the country and one of only two in the region); and one of the largest faculty-based telehealth networks in the country. In 2021, Jefferson Health became the sole owner of HealthPartners Plan, a not-for-profit health maintenance organization in Southeastern Pennsylvania. We are the first health system regionally to create an aligned payer-provider partnership.

Jeffersonrsquo;s mission, vision and values create an organization that attracts the best and the brightest students, faculty, staff, and healthcare professionals, as well as the most visionary leaders to drive exceptional results.

• OUR MISSION: We improve lives.
• OUR VISION: Reimagining health, education and discovery to create unparalleled value
• OUR VALUES: Put People First, Be Bold amp; Think Differently and Do the Right Thing

As an employer, Jeffersonmaintains a commitment to provide equal access to employment. Jefferson values diversity and encourages applications from women, members of minority groups, LGBTQ individuals, disabled individuals, and veterans.