Rehab Tech III

Presbyterian Healthcare Services • Rio Rancho, NM

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the basic cleaning and upkeep of the Rehab Department. Assists therapists with patient care and other departmental duties. Performs other patient care procedures under the direction of a licensed Physical or Occupational Therapist. The Tech II may perform more advanced duties when trained and competency-checked on Technician Skills List.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in health-related field such as Exercise technology, Nutrition, Health Behaviors and/or Health Education Or a bachelors degree and the pre-requisites for a medical related program (i.e. PA, PT, OT, SLP, RN) Or five years experience as a Rehab Tech at PHS in lieu of Bachelors Degree.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the basic cleaning and upkeep of the Rehab Department.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of patients served.
• Assists therapists/assistants with patient care and other departmental duties.
• Performs other patient care procedures under the guidance of a licensed clinician.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, modalities pertinent to the rehab setting.
• Settings may include inpatient, outpatient, and aquatics.
• Independently lead community members in aquatics and wellness classes (CDS only)
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
• Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
• Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)
• Malpractice liability insurance
• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
• EPIC electronic charting system
• free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees