_Kickstart your rehabilitation career with UPMC Washington as a Rehab Student Extern! Work directly with skilled therapy professionals, gain real-world healthcare experience, and help support patients on their journey to recovery in a collaborative and rewarding environment._

Responsibilities:

+ Observes and assists Therapists with patient care throughout treatment program.

+ Assists Therapists in use and care of machinery and equipment.

+ Assists for safety purpose with transfers, transport, treatment preparation, and ambulation of patients under direct supervision of Rehabilitation Therapists (OT, PT, Speech).

+ Assists in maintaining a clean and orderly working area.

+ Maintains state of the art knowledge of discipline specific skills, techniques, and job-related duties and responsibilities.

+ Attends continuing education courses, workshops, and seminars ae required.

**Will be working with Occupational Therapists and Physical Therapists so preference is for students looking to enter these fields**

Schedule: Primarily rotating weekends and as needed during the week and over breaks/holidays. Typical shifts include weekends from 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM or 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM, and weekdays between 8:00 AM and 5:30 PM, with shifts ranging from 3 to 8 hours.

+ High school diploma, GED equivalent, or current high school senior and 18 years of age required.

+ Acceptance/attendance at a post-secondary educational institution in a health related/science field required. PT, OT, Speech, or Rehab field preferred.Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

+ BLS certification or achievement within thirty (30) days of employment required.

+ Basic Life Support (BLS)

+ Act 33 with renewal

+ Act 34 with renewal

+ Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewalUPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran