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Join Our Team as a Casual Rehabilitation Aide at UPMC Muncy!

Are you looking for a flexible opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patient care? UPMC Muncy is seeking a Casual Rehabilitation Aide to support our therapy team on an as-needed basis, typically weekdays between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

In this role, you'll work closely with licensed clinical staff-including Occupational, Physical, and Speech Therapists-to assist with patient care and provide essential clinical and clerical support. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys helping others, thrives in a team environment, and values variety in their workday.

What You'll Do:

+ Assist therapists with patient care activities in accordance with state practice acts.

+ Provide clerical support, including scheduling, filing charges, and maintaining daily logs.

+ Transport patients safely and courteously between units and treatment areas.

+ Maintain and organize medical supplies and therapy equipment.

+ Help orient new aides and therapy volunteers.

+ Ensure patient safety and comfort at all times.

+ Keep treatment areas clean and ready for use.

Why You'll Love It Here:

+ Flexible, casual schedule-perfect for work-life balance.

+ Opportunity to work alongside a skilled, supportive therapy team.

+ Make a real difference in patients' recovery journeys.

Qualifications:

+ Strong communication and organizational skills.

+ Ability to work collaboratively and follow safety protocols.

+ Previous experience in a healthcare or rehabilitation setting is a plus, but not required.

If you're passionate about helping others and want a role where every day brings something new, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply today and join us in making a difference at UPMC Muncy.

Qualifications

+ Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.

+ Experience: Previous experience as a therapy technician or nursing assistant preferred.

+ Skills & Abilities:

+ Ability to follow verbal and written instructions accurately.

+ Strong organizational and planning skills; adaptable to changing needs.

+ Ability to remain calm and effective in stressful situations.

+ Knowledge of age-related patient differences and ability to provide quality customer service.

+ Competent in reading and understanding medical record documents.

+ Effective written and verbal communication skills.

+ Ability to apply logical thinking to clinical situations, such as recognizing vital signs or symptoms that need to be communicated to the therapist.

+ Demonstrated ability to interact professionally with a diverse population, including patients, healthcare team members, and leadership, in alignment with UPMC's core values: Caring & Listening, Dignity & Respect, Excellence & Innovation, Quality & Safety, and Responsibility & Integrity.

Additional Requirements:

+ Must adhere to all UPMC and CRS policies and complete mandatory competencies, including system, business unit, and facility-specific orientations.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances

+ Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR certification (AHA standards) within 30 days of hire.

+ Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting (with renewal).

+ Act 33 and Act 34 Clearances (with renewal).

+ Act 73 FBI Clearance (with renewal).

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran