Mobility Specialist - Physical Therapy - Per Diem

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. Education, License, & Cert: 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: 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 safe patient handling skills such as body mechanics for safe lifting, turning and positioning of patients Ensure all appropriate patients are out of bed daily utilizing the necessary equipment based on the patients current level of function.

Assist therapy team as a second set of hands during sessions when warranted. Other Duties: Maintain a clean and safe environment for mobilization of the patient Demonstrate the ability to accept other non-routine work assignments as appropriate Maintain PAR level of Safe Patient Handling Equipment on the nursing unit.

Attend Monthly Rehab staff meetings as appropriate.