Rehab Tech - Aide (Full Time)
About The Position
Preferred Therapy Solutions is hiring a full-time Rehab Tech - Aide for its Lewiston, Maine location. The position is 30 hours per week. The Rehab Tech assists rehabilitation staff with patient-related activities in accordance with state licensure and Practice Act mandates, and provides technical and light administrative support to the Rehabilitation Department. The role includes assisting with assigned treatment activities, helping prepare and transport patients, supporting equipment modifications, reporting patient responses and changes in medical status, completing documentation and data entry, and performing clerical and department-maintenance duties. The Rehab Tech is expected to follow confidentiality, infection-control, universal-precaution, and OSHA standards; communicate professionally; cooperate with the team; and provide good customer service. The stated good-faith rate range is $18.00–$22.00.
Requirements
- Complete the Preferred Therapy Solutions Competency or be currently enrolled in a therapy program, such as PTA or COTA school.
- Hold a high school diploma or Graduate Equivalency Degree.
- Demonstrate concise oral and written communication skills with rehabilitation staff, facility staff, patients, and families.
- Demonstrate regular attendance.
Responsibilities
- Assist with specific treatment activities assigned by the treating therapist.
- Transport patients to and from the rehabilitation department for scheduled treatment as requested and assist with transfers.
- Prepare patients for therapy as directed by the supervising therapist.
- Help modify patient equipment, such as wheelchairs and splints, as necessary.
- Immediately report patient responses to treatment and changes in medical status to the supervising therapist.
- Assist with computer data entry and generate reports as requested.
- Complete timely and accurate documentation of direct and indirect time, payroll, efficiency, and clinical reporting.
- Follow HIPAA confidentiality standards and applicable infection-control, universal-precaution, and OSHA standards for healthcare professionals.
- Communicate verbally and in writing in a professional and clear manner.
- Perform clerical duties, including answering calls, photocopying, filing, faxing, scanning or uploading documents, and ordering supplies.
- Maintain the rehabilitation area and equipment in a neat, clean, and safe manner.
- Attend in-services and facility meetings as required.
- Work cooperatively in group situations, demonstrate flexibility and team building, and promote a positive work environment.
- Apply a customer-service philosophy to promote value and customer loyalty.
- Report to work on time and adhere to the schedule.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Up to 5 weeks of paid time off at the start, increasing to up to 6 weeks after 5 years of employment.
- Medical, dental, vision, prescription, and H.S.A. plans.
- Short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance.
- Continuing Education program.
- 401(k) plan with a discretionary employer match.
- Flexible schedules to promote balance between career and personal life.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
