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Come be a part of a state of the art Hospital focused on balancing a fully accessible clinic, skilled nursing facility, and acute care hospital services. We strive for employee satisfaction and concentrate on ensuring our employees maintain physical, financial, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing. We are offering competitive pay based on experience and supplemental benefit packages.
NPVMC provides the most up to date medical campus in Southeastern Wyoming. In addition to a 24-hour emergency room, NPVMC will offer advanced imaging including ultrasound, X-Ray, digital mammography, CT, Dexa Scan, and mobile MRI capabilities. The CAH features an inpatient pharmacy, laboratory services, and physical/occupational therapy. Staffed with both full time physician and mid-level providers, the hospital will provide a healthcare solution that services the community and offers convenience to medical services.
The Town of Saratoga itself offers a family friendly, small-town community nestled between the beautiful Rocky and Sierra Madre Mountains. The Platte Valley area is highly known for its breathtaking scenery which offer hiking, camping, blue ribbon fishing, snowmobiling and cross-country skiing to name a few. Within 20 miles you can be floating down the river, driving up the gorgeous Snowy Range, soaking in our famous natural hot springs, or walking through and exploring the Grand Encampment Museum. You and your family will quickly fall in love with the Valley’s charm.
North Platte Valley Medical Center is looking for an energetic, enthusiastic individual to assist in the daily operations of our Rehabilitation Therapy Department. Rehab aides assist members of the rehabilitation team with therapeutic treatments to restore patient’s function, alleviate pain, and prevent disabilities to increase patients’ quality of life and independence in daily activities. Rehabilitation aids will be expected to have professional appearance and manner, well developed interpersonal and communication skills. Knowledge of office equipment including computers and software. On the job training will be provided as needed.
Position Complexities
The right candidate will be able to multi-task while demonstrating excellent customer service skills. The position requires efficiency, accuracy, concentration, and the ability to manage interruptions and demands. This job can involve working in a small space, at a demanding pace, with a variety of people and, sometimes, difficult personalities and situations. Good judgement, tact and interpersonal skills are necessary to maintain positive working relationships between patients and co-workers.
Essential Job Functions
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Prepare patients for treatment, transport and prepare patients for therapeutic treatment sessions.
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Prepare supplies and equipment for treatment, including setting up treatment rooms.
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Clean equipment and treatment rooms before and after sessions and deep clean equipment as per policy and procedures. Follow universal precautions when applicable.
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Manage and maintain inventory supplies including office supplies and therapy supplies. Keeping stock areas clean and organized.
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Maintain patient’s confidence and keep information confidential as required by HIPPA.
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Greet patients and visitors while managing the reception area. Tasks to include but not limited to making patient appointments, answering/returning calls as needed and sending out surveys to discharged patients.
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Contribute to team effort and atmosphere
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Ensure safe operation of equipment by following manufacturer’s instructions.
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Maintain department records (ie. Cleaning logs, etc.)
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Assisting as directed with therapeutic exercise and other modality treatments.
Skills:
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BEDSIDE MANNER- Rehab aides work closely with patients and patient families; a compassionate and empathetic bedside manner is essential.
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PHYSICAL FITNESS- Rehab aides assist patients with transport and treatment, physical ability to lift and support patients and carry equipment.
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COMMUNICATION SKILLS- Rehab aides receive instruction from therapists and assist patients with their treatment, which requires excellent verbal communication skills.
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COMPUTER SKILLS/DATA ENTRY- Rehab aides use data entry skills to enter information into digital systems such as adding patient notes and coordinating schedules. Department will provide training for specific software programs used.
Physical, and Ergonomic Requirements/Working Conditions
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Ability to lift up to 50+ pounds
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Ability to push residents in wheelchairs up to 50+ pounds
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Stooping/Bending: 200+ times a day for brief periods
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Ability to stand for long periods of time.
Education: High School Diploma
Work Experience: Previous experience preferable with knowledge of medical record terminology
Certifications: CNA Certification Required
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary Range: $16-$21.44 DOE
Please Note
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Freedom from drugs and effects of the use of drugs and alcohol in the workplace.
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Persons who have been found guilty by a court of law of abusing, neglecting, or mistreating individuals in a health care-related setting, or who have been found guilty of embezzlement, are ineligible for employment in this position.
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All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a negative drug screen test*, criminal background check, reference checks, infection prevention procedures (TB test, Flu Shot, immunization records, etc.) and acknowledgement of policies.
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