Rehab Tech Aquatics

CommonSpirit Health•Omaha, NE

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The CHI Health Rehabilitation Care Aquatic Physical Therapy program offers individual treatment sessions with a physical therapist skilled in utilizing the unique properties of warm water to promote faster recovery from injury, illness, surgery or chronic conditions. Supported by the buoyancy of the 90-93 degree water, patients are able to perform therapies that increase strength and muscle tone, range of motion and mobility; all while decreasing pain and improving overall well being.

Requirements

Nebraska Swimming Pool Operator License within 90 Days of start date
Basic Life Support (Basic Life Support) through the American Heart Association before start date

Nice To Haves

High School Graduate or GED
Aquatics or Fitness Background

Responsibilities

Lead exercise groups according to established protocols.
Assist with treatment programs for patients.
Set up necessary treatment equipment.
Carry out routine or assist with complex treatments.
Maintain the department in a clean orderly condition.
Participate toward the achievement of mission goals.
Provide set up and supervision for routine treatments such as gait training, exercise and the application of hot and cold packs.
Observe patients during treatments and notify Therapist of any physical distress or equipment malfunctioning.
Prepare/position patient for a treatment or evaluation.
Obtain necessary equipment, materials and supplies from storage areas and prepare them for use.
Assist therapist in treatment regimen as needed.
Lead water exercise programs for the community according to established guidelines and supervise open pool program.
Perform clerical functions to include: class and patient registration, scheduling, charge entry, faxing, photocopying and delivery of therapy notes/records to the appropriate physician(s) or other hospital personnel.
Periodically inventory supplies.
Assist with ordering, stocking and cleaning of departmental equipment and supplies.
Maintain water chemistry and pool surroundings.
Maintain established department policies, procedures, and objectives, concerning quality assurance, safety, environmental conditions and infection control.
Participate in all safety, security and infection control programs that are mandatory as well as those required and provided by the department.