REHAB TECH I

Covenant Health•Knoxville, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Rehabilitation Therapy Technician PRN/OCC, Variable Hours and Shifts Day Shift, Monday-Friday, No Weekends Required Outpatient Therapy Clinic - Ortho and Neuro patient populations Covenant Health Therapy Centers Overview: Covenant Health Therapy Centers provide exceptional physical, occupational, and speech therapy and individualized care. We are dedicated to patients receiving 1 on 1 care with their therapist to get patients better, faster. Covenant Health Therapy Centers consist of 12 outpatient therapy clinics in East Tennessee. The West clinic is located at the Fort Sanders West Campus in a newly renovated space. Our core services include: orthopedic and sports medicine, neurological rehab, general deconditioning, manual therapy, balance therapy. We have many areas of specialized treatment as well: comprehensive neurological care, vestibular rehab, pelvic floor rehab, lymphedema, McKenzie therapy, LSVT Big and Loud, and certified Hand Therapy. Position Summary: Under direct supervision, assists the licensed and/or certified staff in conducting appropriate care for patients and performs general office duties as required.

Requirements

CPR required

Nice To Haves

Preference may be given to individuals possessing a HS diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

Assists in carrying out procedures, activities of daily living, and mobility skills for patients as assigned.
Assists in preparing patients for treatment and in transporting patients, records, and equipment to and from assigned areas.
Demonstrates proper performance of basic patient exercise, including proper use of equipment. Supervises patient and performs safe (basic) gait exercise training and activities of daily living as directed by the licensed staff.
Performs routine treatments and reports conditions, reactions, and responses of patients as applicable.
Assembles and maintains equipment.
Performs general office procedures.
Performs daily cleaning duties.
Demonstrates competence in performing critical skills to include appropriate delivery of care according to the age-specific needs of the population served.
May train and orient volunteers.
Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
Performs other duties as assigned.