Rehab Therapy Extern

SSM Health Rehabilitation NetworkSSM Health DePaul Hospital - Bridgeton, MOStudent Therapy Extern - Per DiemCandidate must be available ONEweekend shift per month minimum.The DePaul Ministry of SSM Health is accredited by The Joint Commission as a Center of Excellence for Total Joint Replacement and a Comprehensive Center of Excellence for Stroke. Our diverse and progressive therapy department participates in research and program advancement throughout the 450 bed hospital.Lifts patients to/from mats, treatment and tilt tables, wheelchairs and other equipment appropriate to the facility/departmentAssists patients with transfer activities to all surfacesAssists patients in donning/doffing all appliances specific to the facility/department.Positions patients in parallel bars and prepares patients for standing with appropriate orthotic/prosthetic devices and equipmentTransports patients to/from therapy as needed.Assists therapist with other patient related treatment activities as appropriate and providing equipmentAssist with patient related activities including equipment set-up and patient positioning in preparation for therapy session as outlined in the State Practice ActMaintains the department and department equipment in a clean and orderly condition.Prepares department each morningPicks up equipment during treatment hours and at the end of treatment dayMaintains department and disinfects equipment throughout and at the conclusion of the treatment day according to hospital infection control policies and proceduresReports defective equipment to DOREnsures maintenance of cleaning logs and refrigerator temperature logs.Follows and assists with facility infection control policies and risk management proceduresAssists the DOR with identification of support staff needs for patient care in the rehab treatment areas and coordination of such between rehab and nursing floorsParticipates in therapeutic dysphagia and feeding program as requested and supervised by the therapistsMust be a current student accepted in an OT, SLP, or PT programEqual Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans

Created: 2025-10-04