Rehab Tech - Acute Care - University of Oklahoma Medical Center

OU Health•Oklahoma City, OK

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Assists in executing non-skilled components of the individualized treatment plan under the immediate supervision of a licensed therapist or therapist assistant. This role involves preparing treatment spaces, assisting clinicians with therapeutic interventions, performing clerical duties such as patient scheduling, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The Rehab Tech will also attend department meetings and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
No experience required.
Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire.
Working knowledge of equipment, supplies, Home Exercise Programs (HEP), and discharge instructions to facilitate a safe discharge plan.
Ability to prioritize tasks effectively, synthesize information from multiple sources, and identify the most relevant data to support patient care and operational efficiency.
Communicates effectively with patients and caregivers, considering cultural and language needs.
Proficient in electronic documentation and digital tools (e.g., EMR, Microsoft Office, cloud-based platforms).
Ability to establish and maintain integrity and trust with patients by advocating in the patient’s best interest.
Proficient written and oral communication skills characterized by candor, empathy, compassion, openness, integrity, and ability to be diplomatic.
Demonstrates independence and teamwork while maintaining professionalism and civility.
Fosters an inclusive environment that values diversity and individual differences.

Responsibilities

Gathers necessary supplies and equipment, prepares treatment spaces, and maintains a clean and safe environment before, during, and after patient encounters.
Assists clinicians in delivering therapeutic interventions as a supervised extension of the therapist (e.g., transfers, modalities, patient positioning, and removing bandages).
Performs clerical duties, including patient scheduling, to assist therapist(s), leadership, or clerical staff.
Ensures compliance with system-wide, local, state, and federal regulatory requirements by applying relevant standards and best practices.
Attends department meetings.
Performs other duties as assigned.