Rehab Therapy - PTA

This is a position within Saint Francis/St Mary's hospitals Rehabilitation Services department.
The Rehabilitative Services Aide (HA 2) reports to the therapists of a particular service or discipline (OT/PT/SLP) and provides both direct and indirect patient care services.

At this level, the employee is responsible for the treatment of patients who require the direct supervision and daily guidance of an Occupational, Physical and/or Speech therapist. The Rehabilitative Services Aide works primarily with adult, geriatric, adolescent patients from diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds, although pediatric patients may be treated if the Rehab Aide has completed required competency training.

The Rehabilitative aide actively participates in departmental and organizational programs, including performance improvement activities, inservices and staff development activities.
Treats patient under the direct supervision of an Occupational or Physical Therapist

• Assists the therapist with discharge planning.
• Responsible for the transport of patients to and from therapy.
• Demonstrates effective time management skills in all aspects of position including patient care activities and clerical duties within a standard work day.

Responsible for the maintenance of equipment including stocking and tracking of equipment.

• Assists with clerical or reception duties.
• Participates in orientation and training of new staff.

Demonstrates service excellence by following the Everyday PRIDE Guide with the UCSF Medical Center standards and expectations for communication and behavior. These standards and expectations convey specific behavior associated with the Medical Center's values: Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Diversity and Excellence, and provide guidance on how we communicate with patients, visitors, faculty, staff, and students, virtually everyone, every day and with every encounter. These standards include, but are not limited to: personal appearance, acknowledging and greeting all patients and families, introductions using AIDET, managing up, service recovery, managing delays and expectations, phone standards, electronic communication, team work, cultural sensitivity and competency.
demonstrates proper telephone techniques and etiquette; Exhibits team work skills to positively acknowledge and recognize other colleagues, and uses personal experiences to model and teach Living PRIDE standards.
Demonstrates an understanding of and adheres to privacy, confidentiality, and security policies and procedures related to Protected Health Information (PHI) or other sensitive and personal information.
Demonstrates an understanding of and adheres to safety and infection control policies and procedures.
Assumes accountability for improving quality metrics associated with department/unit and meeting organizational/departmental targets.
Removes and reports broken equipment and furniture.
Picks up and disposes of any litter found throughout entire facility.
does not post on walls, doors or windows.
Protects the physical environment and equipment from damage and theft.
This position requires flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
Possession of a high school diploma.
Basic computer skills in word processing and online communication.
Prior outpatient patient care experience working with sports medicine, orthopedic and neurologic patients in an interdisciplinary team.
Prior experience working in an academic medical center environment.
College degree in a related field.
Holds advanced certifications such as ATC, CSCS, or other relevant professional certification.
Knowledge of basic medical terminology.
Ability to use Excel.
Knowledge of rehab equipment including modalities, Alter-G, BTE, TRX, treadmill, body weight harness.

POPULATIONS SERVED

Employees who routinely provide direct patient care require a statement concerning Populations Served Competencies. Child - rarely
Adult
The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values.
In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.
The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.