46 patient observer jobs found in Northampton, MA

48264262 Overview Evaluate, plan, direct and administer Occupational Therapy modalities of treatment as prescribed by a licensed physician, performing all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors Has skills in the inpatient settings to effectively provide Occupational Therapy evaluations and treatments to acute and swing level patients. Should be flexible and responsive to providing care in alternative settings such as the Outpatient Rehab clinic, Emergency Department, PACU, Express Care, or other identified area of need. Should at minimum be familiar with best practice and common treatments for inpatient and swing rehabilitation pathologies, such as, but not limited to; orthopedics, neurological conditions, asthenia due to illness, and general pathophysiology of common disease (Pneumonias, Cancers, Lupus, Multiple Sclerosis, etc.). Should be proficient with rendering common...

45876999 Overview Evaluate, plan, direct and administer Occupational Therapy modalities of treatment as prescribed by a licensed physician, performing all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors Has skills in outpatient rehabilitation settings to effectively provide Occupational Therapy evaluations and treatments. Should at minimum be familiar with best practice and the latest evidence for common ambulatory clinic pathologies of the upper quadrant such as degenerative conditions, neurologic impairments, general orthopedics, and post-operative care. Should be proficient with rendering common treatment techniques such as, but not limited to; manual therapy, neuro rehab techniques, exercise modalities, and use of functional activities to help patients reach maximum function. Specialty therapy certifications are not required however may enhance consideration. Must be flexible and...

47471629 Overview The Counselor at Hampstead establishes therapeutic relationships with assigned patients and facilitates maintaining the therapeutic environment in the Psychiatric Unit. The Counselor provides progressively basic-to-complex patient care services, increasing independence with experience and skill. Responsibilities Creates and implements therapeutic plans and relationships with assigned patients and ensures that treatment plans are followed appropriately for so that they may progress toward their goals. Provide patient-centered care that is resiliency and recovery-oriented, with a primary focus on patients' health and safety.Conducts patient group sessions and patient education that reflect treatment plans and goals; facilitates daily therapeutic activity groups; ensures follow-up with appropriate clinical and/or support staff. Assists patients with daily living and maintains a safe and therapeutic milieu along with an orderly work environment....

47471630 Overview The Counselor at Hampstead establishes therapeutic relationships with assigned patients and facilitates maintaining the therapeutic environment in the Psychiatric Unit. The Counselor provides progressively basic-to-complex patient care services, increasing independence with experience and skill. Responsibilities Creates and implements therapeutic plans and relationships with assigned patients and ensures that treatment plans are followed appropriately for so that they may progress toward their goals. Provide patient-centered care that is resiliency and recovery-oriented, with a primary focus on patients' health and safety.Conducts patient group sessions and patient education that reflect treatment plans and goals; facilitates daily therapeutic activity groups; ensures follow-up with appropriate clinical and/or support staff. Assists patients with daily living and maintains a safe and therapeutic milieu along with an orderly work environment....

47350384 Overview The Counselor at Hampstead establishes therapeutic relationships with assigned patients and facilitates maintaining the therapeutic environment in the Psychiatric Unit. The Counselor provides progressively basic-to-complex patient care services, increasing independence with experience and skill.  This position is Evening Shift, 40 hours per week, every other weekend required reporting to the Adolescent Services Unit.  Responsibilities Creates and implements therapeutic plans and relationships with assigned patients and ensures that treatment plans are followed appropriately for so that they may progress toward their goals. Provide patient-centered care that is resiliency and recovery-oriented, with a primary focus on patients' health and safety.Conducts patient group sessions and patient education that reflect treatment plans and goals; facilitates daily therapeutic activity groups; ensures follow-up with appropriate clinical and/or support staff. Assists...

47350380 Overview The Counselor at Hampstead establishes therapeutic relationships with assigned patients and facilitates maintaining the therapeutic environment in the Psychiatric Unit. The Counselor provides progressively basic-to-complex patient care services, increasing independence with experience and skill. This position is Day Shift, 40 hours per week, every other weekend required reporting to the Child Services Unit.  Responsibilities Creates and implements therapeutic plans and relationships with assigned patients and ensures that treatment plans are followed appropriately for so that they may progress toward their goals. Provide patient-centered care that is resiliency and recovery-oriented, with a primary focus on patients' health and safety.Conducts patient group sessions and patient education that reflect treatment plans and goals; facilitates daily therapeutic activity groups; ensures follow-up with appropriate clinical and/or support staff. Assists patients...

47350382 Overview The Counselor at Hampstead establishes therapeutic relationships with assigned patients and facilitates maintaining the therapeutic environment in the Psychiatric Unit. The Counselor provides progressively basic-to-complex patient care services, increasing independence with experience and skill. This position is Night Shift, 40 hours per week, every other weekend required reporting to the Child Services Unit.  Responsibilities Creates and implements therapeutic plans and relationships with assigned patients and ensures that treatment plans are followed appropriately for so that they may progress toward their goals. Provide patient-centered care that is resiliency and recovery-oriented, with a primary focus on patients' health and safety.Conducts patient group sessions and patient education that reflect treatment plans and goals; facilitates daily therapeutic activity groups; ensures follow-up with appropriate clinical and/or support staff. Assists...

47350383 Overview The Counselor at Hampstead establishes therapeutic relationships with assigned patients and facilitates maintaining the therapeutic environment in the Psychiatric Unit. The Counselor provides progressively basic-to-complex patient care services, increasing independence with experience and skill. This position is Day Shift, 40 hours per week, every other weekend required reporting to the Adolescent Services Unit.  Responsibilities Creates and implements therapeutic plans and relationships with assigned patients and ensures that treatment plans are followed appropriately for so that they may progress toward their goals. Provide patient-centered care that is resiliency and recovery-oriented, with a primary focus on patients' health and safety.Conducts patient group sessions and patient education that reflect treatment plans and goals; facilitates daily therapeutic activity groups; ensures follow-up with appropriate clinical and/or support staff. Assists...

47350381 Overview The Counselor at Hampstead establishes therapeutic relationships with assigned patients and facilitates maintaining the therapeutic environment in the Psychiatric Unit. The Counselor provides progressively basic-to-complex patient care services, increasing independence with experience and skill. This position is Evening Shift, 40 hours per week, every other weekend required reporting to the Child Services Unit.  Responsibilities Creates and implements therapeutic plans and relationships with assigned patients and ensures that treatment plans are followed appropriately for so that they may progress toward their goals. Provide patient-centered care that is resiliency and recovery-oriented, with a primary focus on patients' health and safety.Conducts patient group sessions and patient education that reflect treatment plans and goals; facilitates daily therapeutic activity groups; ensures follow-up with appropriate clinical and/or support staff. Assists...

47222341 Overview The Counselor at Hampstead establishes therapeutic relationships with assigned patients and facilitates maintaining the therapeutic environment in the Psychiatric Unit. The Counselor provides progressively basic-to-complex patient care services, increasing independence with experience and skill. This position is Night Shift, Full time (40 hours per week) every other weekend required and reports to the Young Adult Services Unit!  Responsibilities Creates and implements therapeutic plans and relationships with assigned patients and ensures that treatment plans are followed appropriately for so that they may progress toward their goals. Provide patient-centered care that is resiliency and recovery-oriented, with a primary focus on patients' health and safety.Conducts patient group sessions and patient education that reflect treatment plans and goals; facilitates daily therapeutic activity groups; ensures follow-up with appropriate clinical and/or support...

46340760 Overview The Counselor at Hampstead establishes therapeutic relationships with assigned patients and facilitates maintaining the therapeutic environment in the Psychiatric Unit. The Counselor provides progressively basic-to-complex patient care services, increasing independence with experience and skill. This position reports to the Adolescent Speciality Unit (ages 13-16) - Full time (40 hours per week) Every other weekend - NIGHT Shift.  Responsibilities Creates and implements therapeutic plans and relationships with assigned patients and ensures that treatment plans are followed appropriately for so that they may progress toward their goals. Provide patient-centered care that is resiliency and recovery-oriented, with a primary focus on patients' health and safety.Conducts patient group sessions and patient education that reflect treatment plans and goals; facilitates daily therapeutic activity groups; ensures follow-up with appropriate clinical and/or support...

47079415 Overview The Counselor II at Hampstead Hospital establishes therapeutic relationships with assigned residents and facilitates maintaining the therapeutic environment in the Residential program. The Counselor II provides progressively basic-to-complex patient care services, increasing independence with experience and skill Responsibilities Creates and implements therapeutic plans and relationships with assigned residents and ensures that treatment plans are followed appropriately for so that they may progress toward their goals. Provide resident-centered care that is resiliency- and recovery-oriented, with a primary focus on patients' health and safety. Conducts patient group sessions and psycho education and recreation groups under supervision of clinician or program director. Provide opportunities for residents to attend and participate in community activities and outdoor recreation. Support residents in develop independent living skills that...

47619349 Overview The Counselor II at Hampstead Hospital establishes therapeutic relationships with assigned residents and facilitates maintaining the therapeutic environment in the Residential program. The Counselor II provides progressively basic-to-complex patient care services, increasing independence with experience and skill. This position reports to our residential unit, Evening Shift, full-time (40 hours per week), every other weekend required!  Responsibilities Creates and implements therapeutic plans and relationships with assigned residents and ensures that treatment plans are followed appropriately for so that they may progress toward their goals. Provide resident-centered care that is resiliency- and recovery-oriented, with a primary focus on patients' health and safety. Conducts patient group sessions and psycho education and recreation groups under supervision of clinician or program director. Provide opportunities for residents to attend and participate...

47619350 Overview The Counselor II at Hampstead Hospital establishes therapeutic relationships with assigned residents and facilitates maintaining the therapeutic environment in the Residential program. The Counselor II provides progressively basic-to-complex patient care services, increasing independence with experience and skill.  This position reports to our residential unit, night shift, full-time (40 hours per week), every other weekend required!  Responsibilities Creates and implements therapeutic plans and relationships with assigned residents and ensures that treatment plans are followed appropriately for so that they may progress toward their goals. Provide resident-centered care that is resiliency- and recovery-oriented, with a primary focus on patients' health and safety. Conducts patient group sessions and psycho education and recreation groups under supervision of clinician or program director. Provide opportunities for residents to attend and participate in...

47619347 Overview The Counselor at Hampstead establishes therapeutic relationships with assigned patients and facilitates maintaining the therapeutic environment in the Psychiatric Unit. The Counselor provides progressively basic-to-complex patient care services, increasing independence with experience and skill. This position reports to our Child Services Unit, Day shift, full-time (40 hours per week), every other weekend required!  Responsibilities Creates and implements therapeutic plans and relationships with assigned patients and ensures that treatment plans are followed appropriately for so that they may progress toward their goals. Provide patient-centered care that is resiliency and recovery-oriented, with a primary focus on patients' health and safety.Conducts patient group sessions and patient education that reflect treatment plans and goals; facilitates daily therapeutic activity groups; ensures follow-up with appropriate clinical and/or support staff. Assists...

47619348 Overview The Counselor at Hampstead establishes therapeutic relationships with assigned patients and facilitates maintaining the therapeutic environment in the Psychiatric Unit. The Counselor provides progressively basic-to-complex patient care services, increasing independence with experience and skill. This position reports to our Child Services Unit, Evening shift, full-time (40 hours per week), every other weekend required! Responsibilities Creates and implements therapeutic plans and relationships with assigned patients and ensures that treatment plans are followed appropriately for so that they may progress toward their goals. Provide patient-centered care that is resiliency and recovery-oriented, with a primary focus on patients' health and safety.Conducts patient group sessions and patient education that reflect treatment plans and goals; facilitates daily therapeutic activity groups; ensures follow-up with appropriate clinical and/or support staff....

48105757 Overview **Housing Bonus for 6 Months (conditions apply) ** Why work as Physical Therapist Assistant at Visiting Nurse and Hospice for Vermont and New Hampshire? You really get to know your patients and become an integral part of their care team. You are provided broad independence but are also part of a cohesive patient-care team. You get to be an important part of the community where you live. You have a work/life balance that can match the flexibility you need. Benefits include: A Sign-On Bonus of $10,000 (restrictions apply) Relocation Bonus of $5,000 (restrictions apply) Employee Referral Bonuses Clinical CEUs Online LinkedIn Learning Extensive health, dental, and lifestyle benefits that come with being part of the renowned Dartmouth Health system Locations: Bradford, VT area Visiting Nurse and Hospice for VT & NH covers more than 70 towns delivering superior nursing, rehabilitation, hospice, and personal care...

46682702 Overview Under the direction of the nurse leader, provides assistance with clerical, non-clinical tasks. These tasks can include, but are not limited to, ensuring that the clinical areas are well-supplied and stocked, and the patient care area is clean and ready for patients. This position requires the ability to work in a fast paced, detailed environment with an emphasis on team work and prioritizing responsibilities. This individual may have direct access to drug products and secure medication areas (not to include controlled substance locations) in order to manage the storage, handling, and disposal of medications consistent with the Medication Storage and Handling Policy Responsibilities Acts as front line representative of the patient care area. Performs various tasks to ensure the patient care area is well supplied including ordering and obtaining supplies, re-stocking supplies and monitoring for outdates Maintains a clean and safe environment by...

46011207 Alice Peck Day Upper Valley Smiles Program started in 2003, is a school based dental program which typically runs from September through June. The Dental Hygienist role visits elementary schools in the Upper Valley annually, providing classroom education, dental screenings, fluoride varnish, decay-stopping medication, and sealant applications, all at no cost to parents/guardians. This innovative program continues to meet a large unmet need in the Upper Valley for oral health care and is an example of excellent collaboration between hospital and schools. Create and deliver oral health education and preventive services (including sealants, fluoride varnish and temporary restorations, as indicated) in a variety of public health settings including schools, WIC clinics and APD-sponsored clinics.   POSITION STANDARDS   Registered dental hygienist in NH and VT. Associates degree Ability to provide...

47471636 Overview Provides professional care to patients within the Emergency Department. Assesses, plans, organizes, provides, and evaluates care utilizing critical thinking skills. Makes judgments and decisions and assumes responsibility for care and documentation. Responsibilities Manages patients with individualized care by evaluating effectiveness/outcome of care, recognizing significant changes in patient condition, and modifying care based on clinical presentation. Provides individualized care, recognizes and takes appropriate action for significant changes in patient conditions. Evaluates effectiveness of care and makes necessary modifications to assist with optimal patient outcomes. Establishes relevant, evidence-based and safe interventions and priorities when providing care, including administering of medications. Collaborates effectively with patient, patient’s significant others, and members of the health care team to achieve optimal patient...

47166154 Overview Under the direction of the nurse leader, provides assistance with clerical, non-clinical tasks. These tasks can include, but are not limited to, ensuring that the clinical areas are well-supplied and stocked, and the patient care area is clean and ready for patients. This position requires the ability to work in a fast paced, detailed environment with an emphasis on team work and prioritizing responsibilities. This individual may have direct access to drug products and secure medication areas (not to include controlled substance locations) in order to manage the storage, handling, and disposal of medications consistent with the Medication Storage and Handling Policy Responsibilities Acts as front line representative of the patient care area. Performs various tasks to ensure the patient care area is well supplied including ordering and obtaining supplies, re-stocking supplies and monitoring for outdates Maintains a clean and safe environment by caring for,...

47846420 Overview The EEG Technologist performs standard and specialized Electroencephalograph (EEG) recordings in all inpatient and outpatient care areas of the medical center and long-term video monitoring for epilepsy.  If not already trained to perform evoked potential testing in the EEG Laboratory, the successful candidate will receive the required additional training.    This is a full-time, 36-hour-per-week day-shift position working 3 12-hour shifts from 7:00 am - 7:30 pm.   Responsibilities Secures appropriate patient information, explains test procedures to patients and families while providing patient support and comfort. Performs routine EEGs. Attaches electrodes in standard 10-20 and 10-10 positions. Continually evaluates the quality and accuracy of recordings and documents activities. Follows calibration procedures for all recordings. Performs quality routine EEGs using proper lead placement for the best possible test outcome. Recognizes, monitors, and/or...

47742005 Overview The EEG Technologist performs standard and specialized Electroencephalograph recordings, long-term video monitoring, and is trained to perform evoked potential testing in the EEG Laboratory and all inpatient care areas of the medical center.   This is a full-time, 36-hour-per-week night shift position working Monday through Wednesday from 7:00 pm - 7:30 am.  The night shift receives a 20% shift differential.  Responsibilities Secures appropriate patient information, explains test procedures to patients and families while providing patient support and comfort. Performs routine EEGs. Attaches electrodes in standard 10-20 and 10-10 positions. Continually evaluates the quality and accuracy of recordings and documents activities. Follows calibration procedures for all recordings. Performs quality routine EEGs using proper lead placement for the best possible test outcome. Recognizes, monitors, and/or eliminates electrode artifacts. Enhances EEG...

47596766 Overview Develops competency in and performs the basics of Polysomnographic testing and associated interventions under direct supervision of a Technologist. Responsibilities Reviews patient’s history, verifies the medical order and protocol. Verifies patient identification, collects documents, and obtains consent for the study. Follows sleep center protocols related to the sleep study. Explains the procedure and orients the patient to the Sleep Center. Prepares and calibrates equipment required for testing to determine proper functioning. Applies electrodes and sensors according to accepted published standards. Performs appropriate physiologic calibrations to ensure proper signals. Performs routine positive airway pressure (PAP) mask fitting, and titration of CPAP and BIPAP. Follows procedural protocols under the direction and supervision of a Technologist or Technician. Performs appropriate physiological calibrations to...