Rehab Extern (Full time-Temporary) Jefferson Center City

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 DiplomaANDExperience:1 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.About JeffersonNationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow#39;s professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering

200+

undergraduate and graduate programs to more than

8,300 students.

Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at

32 hospitals campuses

and

more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations

throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.Jefferson is committed to providing equal educashy;tional and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.