Rehab Aide - Pediatric Rehab - FT - Lower Valley Hospital Association
Fruita, CO 81521
About the Job
At FHW Pediatric Rehab, our approach is both "kid-centric" and supportive of therapists. We emphasize the therapist and child/family relationship by offering 60 minute appointment slots for all visits. Additionally, we have many different treatment spaces (within two large, adjacent buildings) for an expansive pediatric team that has numerous specialists (in PT, OT, and speech) to work with and learn from. Our therapists also have the privilege of seeing kids with an extremely wide range of diagnoses, producing a challenging and fulfilling work environment.
You belong here! At Family Health West, you’re more than an employee, you’re family.
When you enter our facility, you know it’s Family Health West because, well, the color speaks for itself. You’ll be part of a team that strives to bring color to care in a vibrant environment by creating fun, effective treatment programs helping to empower and inspire our patients while providing the tools and care they need to achieve their wellness goals.
When we say you’ll do what you love, we mean it! Welcomed by open arms and warm smiles, you’ll join a team that encourages professional growth. We are sure to put on our listening ears when you share new ideas and approaches to care because that’s what got us to the top! You’ll wear your badge proudly, knowing that you contribute each day, to providing care that is unmatched, in western Colorado.
So, what are you waiting for?! Fill out the application now, and when you hit send do a little happy dance knowing that you just made our day. If it still sounds too good to be true, come see for yourself. Call us to schedule a tour and meet your new best friends!
About Family Health West
Our roots go deep -- founded by the community in 1946, it’s no wonder our hospital feels like coming home. We were built from the ground up with the hands of our own community, a labor of dedication and hope by our people, for our people, for the future.
At Family Health West we go beyond what corporate hospitals deliver, we’ve created a culture of prosperity where warmth, passion, and care flourishes. As we focus on continually improving outcomes for patients, our network of healthcare providers includes a 25-bed critical access hospital, one of the largest rehab providers in western Colorado, outpatient surgical services, specialty clinics, emergency services, skilled nursing, and assisted living facilities.
Nestled at the base of the Colorado National Monument, Family Health West has an outdoor paradise at your back door. The community culture is fitting for outdoor lovers, bikers, hikers, or those just simply soaking in the panoramic views.
Essential Duties:
1. | Reliable and punctual attendance is essential; expected to be at job as scheduled each scheduled day. |
2. | Communicate necessary information to others as appropriate. |
3. | Administer rehab aide walking program as directed by staff therapist |
4. | Monitor vital signs, maintain adequate knowledge base regarding cardio-vascular and respiratory precautions for the patient undergoing physical medicine services and treatments. |
5. | Maintain patient medical record forms, evaluations, and educational handout material. Assist in record keeping of patient files, invoicing, and claims billing. |
6. | Communicate any changes in condition (physical or mental) to staff therapist, nursing, and other facility personnel, as appropriate. |
7. | Order, stock and maintain accurate records of adaptive equipment., inventory as directed by Rehab Manager |
8. | Treat patients and their families with respect and dignity. Is sensitive to psychosocial needs of patients and family. |
9. | Manage and operate equipment safely and correctly. Maintain departmental cleanliness and safety. |
10. | Interact professionally with patient/family. |
11. | Prepare and clean treatment areas for patient use consistently. Perform final cleaning at close of department, in preparation for first morning patient. |
12. | Record treatment/service revisions in accordance with departmental policy. |
13. | Demonstrate an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful conditions. |
14. | Maintain a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments. |
15. | Consult other departments as appropriate to collaborate in patient care and performance improvement activities. |
16. | Participate in and maintain performance improvement activities for department and organizational CQI activities. |
17. | Meet current documentation standards and policies. |
18. | Participate in educational staff performance improvement in-services. Assist with orientation and in-service training for certified department staff members. |
19. | Participate in infection control, departmental equipment training, and organizational safety and fire safety programs. |
20. | Participate in community based programs as directed by Rehab Manager |
21. | Train personnel utilizing on-the-job training for nursing and other hospital staff, as well as departmental staff, as directed by the Lead Therapists and Rehab Manager. |
22. | Report to work on time and as scheduled. Complete work within designated time. |
23. | Assist therapist with therapy related tasks such as, but not limited to: treatment setup, cleanup of equipment, pushing patients wheelchair, etc. within the scope of practice. |
24. | Other job related duties as assigned. |
Education | High school diploma or equivalent required. |
Licenses | No professional license required. |
Certifications | Current BLS certification preferred. |
Experience | One to three months’ related experience and/or training preferred. |
WAGE RANGE: Position Starts at $15.75 and goes up based on experience.
Hiring Date: Open until filled
Immunizations required for employment, including COVID-19.
FHW offers a full benefits package including:
FOR ALL EMPLOYEES:
Employee Assistance Program
403 (B) with 4% match from FHW and zero day vesting schedule
FOR FULL TIME EMPLOYEES WORKING AT LEAST 30 HOURS A WEEK
Medical Plan Options:
- PPO plan with copay/coinsurance and lower deductible
- High Deductible Health Plan with the option for a Health Savings Account.
- Telemedicine includes in both plan options.
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance/ Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
Disability Insurance with a Short and Long Term Option.
Critical Illness and Accident Plans
Cafeteria Options: Health Reimbursement/ Flex Savings / Dependent Childcare
A host of other options to include: Pet Insurance, Identity Protection, Travel protection, etc.
Experience
Preferred- 1 to 3 months related experience and/or training.
Education
Required- High School or better
Licenses & Certifications
Preferred- Cert - BLS