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Department

Job Summary

Under close supervision, assists the therapist by performing tasks under the directions and supervision of the primary therapist (Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistant, Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant, or Speech Language Pathologist). Provides patient supervision during therapeutic activities. Cleans and prepares treatment areas. Assists in the efficient, safe and high-quality operation of Rehabilitation Services.

Essential Functions:

• Implements therapy programs established by primary therapist (Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistant, Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant, or Speech Language Pathalogist). (10%)
• Assists therapy staff in assigned patient care tasks (10%)
• Monitors and guides patients in assigned patient care activities. (10%)
• Assists in supplies ordering and inventory management. (10%)
• Monitors work areas for safety considerations. (10%)
• Assists in the patient scheduling process. (10%)
• Prepares and maintains required patient, department and/or agency records and reports. (10%)
• Assumes primary responsibility for the maintaining a clean, orderly and safe treatment environment. (5%)
• Cleans, maintains and repairs equipment. (5%)
• Identifies safety concerns and communicates and/or documents need for repair/maintenance. (5%)
• Assists in orientation/training of new employees, students, hospital staff as assigned. (5%)
• Completes designated hospital, departmental, and unit competencies. (5%)
• Executes and monitors assigned patient care activities under the close supervision of the primary therapist. (5%)

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED required

Work Experience:

• Less than 1 year Experience in health care field required

Licenses:

• BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech Therapy practices.
• Knowledge of patient safety practices.
• Ability to execute and monitor assigned patient care activities. Skill in setting up and operating therapeutic modalities and equipment.
• Ability to receive supervision and direction from supervisory staff.
• Ability to work collaboratively with the health care team.
• Ability to provide high quality customer service.
• Ability to communicate courteously and effectively.
• Conducts all patient care activities with respect for the patient privacy and rights.
• Demonstrates cultural sensitivity and incorporates into service delivery and communication practices.
• Proficiency with Outlook Suite, EPIC electronic medical records.

Shift

Work Type

Salary

Benefits

• Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year, immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5%, and generous medical plans

• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)

• On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes

• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more

• Tuition reimbursement & assistance

• Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching

• Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program

• National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer

Our Values

• Respect

• Belonging

• Accountability

• Transparency

All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made.

Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver's 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, a Public Health Institute, an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation.

As Colorado's primary, and essential, safety-net institution, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided billions in uncompensated care for the uninsured. Denver Health is viewed as an Anchor Institution for the community, focusing on hiring and purchasing locally as applicable, serving as a pillar for community needs, and caring for more than 185,000 individuals and 67,000 children a year.

Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.

We strongly support diversity in the workforce and Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).

Denver Health values the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community. For more about our commitment to diversity visit: https://www.denverhealth.org/for-professionals/careers/diversity-and-inclusion

Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.