Rehab Tech - Cardiopulmonary Rehab

VCU Health•Richmond, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Rehab Technician is responsible for providing direct and indirect patient-care related activities under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist and/or Speech/Language Pathologist. The Rehab Technician monitors the patient's response to activities and reports response to the supervising therapist. Additionally, the Rehab Technician performs a variety of general administrative responsibilities that may include some or all of the following: maintaining an environment of care; general departmental maintenance; cleaning of equipment; stocking of linens; ordering and stocking of supplies; monitoring of temperatures and functions of equipment; patient scheduling and registration; and other duties that support the safe and efficient operations.

Requirements

Valid driver’s license and acceptable driver’s record is required if driving the Rehab Van
High School Diploma or equivalent
Ability to judge the patient’s response to treatment and report back to the therapist accurately and timely.
Effective communication skills, especially one-on-one.
Willingness and ability to work with any patient types.
Ability to work with pediatric, adolescence, adult, and geriatric populations.
Lifting 20-50 lbs.
Lifting 50-100 lbs.
Frequent bending.
Walking (distance).
Climbing (steps, ladder, other).
Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive).
Repetitive motion.
Strong recall.
Reasoning.
Problem solving.
Hearing.
Speak clearly.
Write legibly.
Reading.
Logical thinking.
Ability to handle multiple priorities.
Ability to adapt to frequent change.

Nice To Haves

CNA Certification preferred
Previous experience working with the specific populations (Pediatrics, Adults, etc.) based on assignment
Previous work experience in a hospital/clinic setting
Previous experience using a personal computer and various software applications to include word processing, spreadsheets, databases, etc.

Responsibilities

Providing direct and indirect patient-care related activities under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist and/or Speech/Language Pathologist.
Monitoring the patient's response to activities and reporting response to the supervising therapist.
Maintaining an environment of care.
General departmental maintenance.
Cleaning of equipment.
Stocking of linens.
Ordering and stocking of supplies.
Monitoring of temperatures and functions of equipment.
Patient scheduling and registration.
Delivering patient care under the direct supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist and/or Speech Pathologist.
Judging the patient’s response to treatment and reporting back to the therapist accurately and timely.
Performing all administrative responsibilities independently and referring more complex issues to supervisor for resolution.
May be responsible for coordination or supervision of volunteers in the therapy areas.