Rehab Patient Care Tech - Very Part Time

ThedaCare

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of an LPN, RN, or nurse leader, the Patient Care Tech (PCT) performs patient-centered, evidence-based nursing care activities to meet patients’ physical and psychosocial needs. Working collaboratively with all members of the care team, the PCT contributes to patient outcomes and the department’s goals by delivering compassionate, safe care and demonstrating a commitment to continuous growth and professional development.

The role is on a specialized, 10-bed inpatient rehabilitation unit within ThedaCare Orthopedic Spine and Pain Hospital. The unit provides care to patients recovering from stroke, orthopedic procedures, neurological conditions, and other life-altering trauma. The PCT works with a collaborative team that includes physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, and physiatrists, supporting patients as they regain independence and improve their quality of life.

The schedule consists of variable 12-hour shifts (6 a.m.–6 p.m. or 6 p.m.–6 a.m.), every third weekend (Friday–Sunday), and two to three required holidays. The position is scheduled for 12 hours per week (0.3 FTE) and is not overtime-exempt.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old, except for positions at Peabody Manor, The Heritage, or Juliette Manor.
• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Life Support (BLS).
• Ability to move freely, including standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling, and to lift up to 50 pounds without assistance.
• Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination to perform patient care procedures.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform delegated patient care activities using evidence-based practice and competencies specific to the patient population.
• Check patients’ vital signs, height, and weight as needed, based on patient type.
• Provide compassionate care, listen to patients’ concerns, and answer their questions.
• Identify and escalate changes in patient status or patient risks to prevent a crisis.
• Collect clinical data and information about patients and report it to the care team.
• Reposition, transfer, ambulate, and transport patients.
• Assist patients with basic needs, including hygiene, eating, using the restroom, and dressing.
• Obtain and report patient intake and output.
• Perform electrocardiograms (ECGs) as directed.
• Perform phlebotomy and collect specimens.
• Provide age-appropriate, culturally specific, and developmentally appropriate care in an environment that promotes patient safety.
• Maintain professional and therapeutic relationships with patients, families, team members, and providers.
• Comply with department-specific competencies.

Benefits

• Health coaches, relaxation rooms, health-focused apps (Wonder and Ripple), and mental health support.
• Minimal or zero copays, team-member cost-sharing premiums, and daycare.
• Continued opportunities for learning and development.
• Accessible and transparent leadership.
• Commitment to work/life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED