SHEPHERD UNIVERSITY
Splint Champion-Acquired Brain Injury - Weekend coverage
Atlanta, GA
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 12 days ago
Patient CareResearchLeadershipCommunicationCritical ThinkingTime Management
About the role
- An elite center ranked by U.S. News as one of the nation's top hospitals for rehabilitation, Shepherd Center is also recognized as both Spinal Cord Injury and Traumatic Brain Injury Model Systems.
- Shepherd is the only rehabilitation facility in the nation with an intensive care unit on-site, allowing us to care for the most complex patients and begin the rehabilitation process sooner.
- Shepherd Center treats thousands of patients annually with unmatched expertise and unwavering compassion to help them begin again.
Responsibilities
- Performs consistent with Shepherd Center standards, clinical policies, and procedures.
- Monitors and ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements, organizational standards, and policies and procedures related to area of responsibility. Identifies potential risk areas within area of responsibility and supports problem resolution process.
- With five decades of experience, Shepherd Center provides world-class clinical care, research, and family support for people experiencing the most complex conditions, including spinal cord and brain injuries, multi-trauma, traumatic amputations, stroke, multiple sclerosis, and pain.
- You will enjoy career growth, strong relationships with co-workers, strong support from leadership, and fun activities that have ke pt over 1 2% of staff members working at Shepherd for more than 20 years.
Requirements
- May be required to maintain splint supply inventory.
- Performs other duties as required/requested/assigned.
- High school diploma required.
- No minimum certification required.
- Required Minimum Certification
- Required Minimum Experience
- Required Minimum Skills
- Must be able to closely follow detailed instructions.
Nice to have
- Previous experience with patients with Spinal Cord Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury Stroke, Concussion and Vestibular Disorders.
- Physical Demands
- Need to have a great deal of manual dexterity.
- Uses body, tools, or special devices to safely, effectively, and efficiently to move, guide, or place patients.
- Involves some latitude for judgement with regard to precision attained and the selection of what adaptive device(s) to utilize.
- Working Conditions
- Normal patient care environment.
- Some potential for exposure to blood and body fluids.
Compensation
- Completes mandatory education and annual competency assessment requirements by determined due date.
Benefits
- The Splint Champion provides patient/family education on need for orthoses.
- Six (6) months to one (1) year of healthcare experience required.
- Required Minimum Education
- Associate degree or higher in a health-related field preferred.
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