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+ Area of Interest: Therapy

+ FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.5

+ Department: Rehab Outreach/Therapy Mar

+ Shift: Monday thru Friday 1:00PM to 5:00PM

+ Job ID: 166359

Overview

Responsible for performing a variety of housekeeping, stocking and assigned clerical tasks, care for equipment, and assisting with patient care activities under the direct supervision of a licensed professional.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.   Here are just a few:

+ Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program .

+ Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.

+ Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family .

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

Clinical Excellence/Patient Care

+ Cleans and sanitizes therapy equipment

+ Maintains a safe and orderly work environment by performing duties such as routine cleaning of equipment, changing mat sheets and pillow cases between patients, restocking linen and returning equipment and supplies to their proper location

+ Stocks treatment rooms

+ Orders and puts supplies away

+ Set up equipment and treatment areas for patients

+ Assist in direct or indirect patient care activities under appropriate guidance, direction, and/or supervision in accordance with the State of Iowa practice acts. Examples of patient care activities include functional mobility training, strengthening and ROM exercises.

+ Performs additional duties as assigned such as mentoring volunteers and interns, performing audits, grocery shopping, and making materials for home programs, maintaining various logs (iLs, food, dry cleaning log, temperature, preventative maintenance, MSDS), casting kids, and scoring tests.

+ Assists with clerical tasks including scheduling as assigned

Program and Professional Development

+ Facilitates orderly department functioning

+ Participates in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and hospital meetings

+ Participates in performance improvement activities

+ Purposefully conducts all aspects of the job in an ethical manner in support of the hospital’s commitment to ethical behavior in all areas of personal and professional activity.

Basic UPH Performance Criteria

+ Demonstrates the UnityPoint Health Values and Standards of Behaviors as well as adheres to policies and procedures and safety guidelines.

+ Demonstrates ability to meet business needs of department with regular, reliable attendance.

+ Employee maintains current licenses and/or certifications required for the position.

+ Practices and reflects knowledge of HIPAA, TJC, DNV, OSHA and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare.

+ Completes all annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year.

+ Is knowledgeable of hospital and department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (e.g. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste and abuse. Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of hospital administrative staff. Takes appropriate action on concerns reported by department staff related to compliance.

Qualifications

+ High school diploma or equivalent required

+ Experience serving people

+ Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English

+ asic computer knowledge and skills

+ Works well with all customers and co-workers at all levels of the organization

+ Demonstrates a cooperative, courteous and dependable work performance

+ Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times

+ Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.