Patient Mobility Tech - inpatient Rehab at Trinity Health

Hartford, Connecticut, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 Jul, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Ambulation, Patient Documentation, Communication Skills, Customer Service, Collaboration, Organization, Prioritization, Computer Literacy

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: Saint Francis Hospital is looking for a Patient Mobility Technician to join our Acute Care Inpatient Rehab Team. The Patient Mobility Technician (PMT) assumes a pivotal role in enhancing patient outcomes and satisfaction with care. They engage in meaningful social interactions with patients and their families, demonstrating skillful connection in a respectful and supportive manner to inspire and motivate individuals towards achieving personalized ambulation goals. Your responsibilities will include: Guiding patients in ambulation activities. Diligently tracking and documenting the distance and frequency of each patient's daily walks, identifying, and addressing any obstacles to safe ambulation. Empowering patients to express concerns or requests, with a strong ability to communicate these observations and requests effectively to the care team. Demonstrating flexibility by adjusting walking schedules to maximize the number of patients engaged in daily walks. Minimum Qualifications Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Prior healthcare or patient service experience preferred but not required. Must be organized and able to prioritize effectively. Must demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills. Able to use a computer/mouse, etc. Must have excellent customer service skills and ability to collaborate with the healthcare team. Position Highlights and Benefits Full-Time 40 hours, Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., no weekends Great Benefits Health Insurance Coverage - Starting Day 1 Career growth and advancement potential Ministry/Facility Information Saint Francis Hospital has been an anchor institution in Connecticut since 1897. Saint Francis, a member of Trinity Health Of New England and Trinity Health, one of the largest multi-institutional Catholic health care delivery systems in the nation. Saint Francis Hospital, a Level 1 Trauma Center, is a 617-bed hospital and a major teaching hospital. Other Saint Francis entities include the Comprehensive Women’s Health Center, the Connecticut Joint Replacement Institute, and the Smilow Cancer Hospital. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are 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, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.

Responsibilities

The Patient Mobility Technician guides patients in ambulation activities and documents the distance and frequency of daily walks. They act as a liaison between patients and the care team to address obstacles to safe movement.