Description
We're a Little Different
Our mission is clear. We bring to life a healing ministry through our compassionate care and exceptional service.
At Mercy, we believe in careers that match the unique gifts of unique individuals – careers that not only make the most of your skills and talents, but also your heart. Join us and discover why Modern Healthcare Magazine named us in its “Top 100 Places to Work.”
Overview:
Under the general supervision of the Physical Therapy Supervisor, assists therapists with performing patient care duties for patients of all ages.
- Assists with the registration and scheduling process of patients.
- Perform patient care duties with patients of all ages within departmental policies and procedures while under the direction of staff therapists.
- Responsible for transferring patients to and from the Rehab Therapy Gym.
- Required to possess excellent human relation skills (lilstening and speaking) especially while working with patients.
- Must be able to work well with others and be flexible with regard to performing a variety of duties.
- Must also demonstrate initiative and responsibility for daily tasks.
- Direct contacts include patients, therapists, and nurses.
- Primary tasks include entering charges along with the preparation of treatment areas and assistance with treatment procedures as directed by the therapists.
- Other duties include cleaning/preparing treatment areas, assisting when necessary with appointment scheduling and filing, occasionally performing receptionist duties, and transportation and transfer activities for patients to and from the department.
- No Supervisory responsibilities.
- Will perform all work with accord to the mission, vision, and values of Mercy.
- Provide Safe transportation of the patient to and from the department as directed by therapists and according to departmental policies and procedures for safety.
- Assist therapists by performing treatment procedures/modalities according to departmental policies and procedures regarding standards of care and safety.
- Demonstrate knowledge of special needs and behavior of specific age groups.
- Maintain a clean and safe work area as standardized in departmental policies and procedures
- Greet all patients and visitors in a courteous manner. Notify appropriate therapist immediately of their arrival.
Qualifications:
- Experience: One year experience or education in therapies preferred.
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent
We Offer Great Benefits:
Day-one comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, PTO, tuition reimbursement and employer-matched retirement funds are just a few of the great benefits offered to eligible co-workers, including those working 32 hours or more per pay period!
We're bringing to life a healing ministry through compassionate care.
At Mercy, our supportive community will be behind you every step of your day, especially the tough ones. You will have opportunities to pioneer new models of care and transform the health care experience through advanced technology and innovative procedures. We're expanding to help our communities grow. Join us and be a part of it all.
What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy?
Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We're also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care – that's just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.
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