Physical Therapy Co-op High School Students
Job Summary
The co-op program is an educational and clinical work experience for the high school students. The individual is responsible and accountable for performing a wide range of patient care tasks. The performance of tasks allows the care team to provide quality care.
Job Duties
- The position will focus on providing patient care within a clinical scope of practice.
- Fulfills designated responsibilities for ongoing continuum of care (non-assessment).
- Identifies, observes, and documents the physical needs of the patient according to standards.
- Assists with patient transfer and transport as needed.
- Assists in problem solving, trouble shooting, and taking corrective measures in care and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
- Assists in clerical responsibilities as required for task completion.
- Suggests issues for improvement and offer solutions on issues.
Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.
Position Details
The Physical Therapy Co Op is a great way to shadow in our Muncy and Jersey Shore Hospital It is for high school juniors to apply to complete the Co Op for their Senior Year. This is the application for the Phsycial Thearpy co op system wide is for Jersey Shore and Muncy.
Skills
Interpersonal Communication; Teamwork; Computer Literacy; Clinical Skills; CommunicationAbout Geisinger
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Geisinger values who you are, where you are from, and where you are going. We seek out people of various backgrounds and cultures with unique abilities, non-traditional career paths and ambitious aspirations. We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status. Read more about Our Commitment to Inclusive Recruiting.
Our Vision & Values
Everything we do is about making better health easier for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.
KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.
Our Benefits
We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and prescription coverage.
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