Mobility Specialist - Physical Therapy - Full Time
Guthrie · Sayre, Pennsylvania, US
Position Summary: In collaboration with Rehabilitation and Nursing, and under the direction of Rehabilitation, the Mobility Specialist provides mobility to p...
Job description
Position Summary: In collaboration with Rehabilitation and Nursing, and under the direction of Rehabilitation, the Mobility Specialist provides mobility to promote maximum function based on AM-PAC Mobility Score and Johns Hopkins Highest Level of Mobility (JH-HLM) goal score. Experience: - High school Graduate/GED and must be knowledgeable in use of computers. - Prefer successful completion of a CNA training course or currently enrolled in a licensed nurse program or successfully completed a fundamentals of nursing course, or has had experience in the field of Therapy or previously completed internal training for a care partner role or mobility specialist. - Experience desired but not necessary. Licenses & Certifications: - None required. School Education: - High School Grad or Equivalent Essential functions: - Participates in the mobility of all patients based on AM-PAC Mobility Score and JH-HLM Goal Score - Openly communicates individual patient progress so all members of the healthcare team are involved and aware of the patient’s level of function. - Collaborate with RN staff prior to mobilizing patient to ensure patient is medically stable for activity. - Incorporates proper sa...