Rehab Tech - Outpatient Float - PRN

VCU Health • Richmond, VA

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About The Position

The Rehabilitation Technician FR is responsible for providing direct and indirect patient-care related activities and/or education under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist and/or Speech/Language Pathologist. The Rehabilitation Technician FR monitors the patient's response to activities and reports response to the supervising therapist. Additionally, the Rehabilitation Technician FR 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

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• The Rehabilitation Technician is responsible for delivering patient care under the direct supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist and/or Speech Pathologist.
• Incumbent must be able to judge the patient’s response to treatment and report back to the therapist accurately and timely.
• Incumbent is expected to have effective communication skills, especially one-on-one.
• Must demonstrate a willingness and ability to work with any patient types.
• Performs all administrative responsibilities independently and refers more complex issues to supervisor for resolution.

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.
• Previous experience working as personal trainer or in exercise coaching
• Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, Health Sciences, or related degree

Responsibilities

• providing direct and indirect patient-care related activities and/or education 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 reports 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
• coordination or supervision of volunteers in the therapy areas
• direction of PRN support staff
• training and assisting supervisor with onboarding new team members
• tracking necessary administrative tasks for billing and charging purposes and reporting back to therapists, as needed

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees