Job ID84784
LocationAurora, Colorado
Full/Part TimeOn Demand
Regular/TemporaryRegular
Why Work at Children's....
Here, it's different. Come join us.Children's Hospital Colorado has defined and delivered pediatric healthcareexcellence for more than 100 years.Here, the nation's brightest nurses, physicians, scientists,researchers, therapists, and care providers are creating the future ofchild health. With an optimist's outlook, a trailblazing spirit, and acelebrated history, we're making new strides every day.We've been Magnet-designated four times by the American Nurses CredentialingCenter and are consistently recognized among the best of the best pediatrichospitals with #1 rankings in Colorado and the region by U.S. News & WorldReport.As a national leader in pediatric care, we serve children and families fromall over the nation. Our System of Care includes four pediatric hospitals,11 specialty care centers, 1,300+ outreach clinics and more than10,000 healthcare professionals representing the full spectrum of pediatriccare specialties.Here, we know it takes all of us, every role, to deliver the bestpossible care to each child and family we treat.That's why we build our teams toward a foundation of equity in access,advancement, and opportunity. We know teams of individuals with differentidentities and backgrounds can nurture creativity and innovation. We know wecan see, treat, and heal children better when our team reflects thediversity of our patient population. We strive to attract and retain diversetalent because we know a truly inclusive and equitable workforce will help usone day realize our most basic calling: to heal every child who comesthrough oA career at Children's Colorado will challenge you, inspire you, andmotivate you to make a difference in the life of a child. Here, it'sdifferent.
Job Overview
The role is to support and assist therapy providers in managing their patientcaseload, providing support services to patients and families, providing aclean, organized and appropriately prepared environment for therapy andmaximizing the providers ability to efficiently and effectively provide highquality care.
Additional Information
Department Name: Anschutz Outpatient and Inpatient OT, PT and SpeechJob Status: PRNShift: Day shift, Hours vary as needed based on department coverage; Noweekends
Qualifications
EDUCATION - High School Diploma or equivalent.EXPERIENCE - One year of administrative and/or customer service experiencein an office or clinical setting.EQUIVALENCY - An Associate or Bachelor's degree in a related field maysubstitute for the required experience.CERTIFICATION(S) - BLS - American Heart Association for HealthcareProvider OR American Red Cross for the Professional Rescuer/CPR Certificate.This position may require a BLS certification from the American HeartAssociation. Click on the following link and enter your zip code to find anappropriate class near you. Please note BLS (CPR cards) fromorganizations other than American Heart Association, even if it says it isAHA approved, will not be accepted.
Responsibilities
POPULATION SPECIFIC CAREa.) Neonate - 30 days to 1yrc.) Toddlers - >1yr to 3yrsd.) Pre-Schoolers - >3yrs to 5yrse.) School age - >5yrs to 13yrsf.) Adolescent - >13yrs to 18yrsg.) Adult - >18yrs to 65yrsESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSAn employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of thefollowing essential functions. These examples do not include all of thefunctions which the employee may be expected to perform.Supports therapy care delivery by preparing treatment areas, patientequipment, and materials. Maintains safe and clean working environment bycomplying with procedures, rules and regulations.Performs procedures under supervision of a therapy providers (such ashelping patients onto therapy equipment, monitoring motion and act vity,measuring mobility).Demonstrates proper use of equipment and prescribed exercises. Assistspatients with therapeutic exercise programs. Assists with application oftherapeutic modalities such as hot pack/ice packsMaintains required patient care documentation and reporting of therapysessions. Provides families with information/instructions on follow up careas established by the treating therapist and answering any questions orrequests.Conducts patient and family rounding to ensure patient's/family'scomfort level while at the facility.Sterilizes and delivers equipment and supplies to treatment area,