Rehab Tech - Outpatient Rehab - Stony Point

VCU Health•Richmond, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Rehabilitation Technician 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 monitors the patient's response to activities and reports response to the supervising therapist. Additionally, the Rehabilitation 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

High School Diploma or equivalent
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
Effective communication skills, especially one-on-one.
Willingness and ability to work with any patient types.
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
Fast pace environment
Steady pace
Able to handle multiple priorities
Frequent and intense customer interactions
Noisy environment
Able to adapt to frequent change

Nice To Haves

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 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.
Coordination or supervision of volunteers in the therapy areas.
Direction of PRN support staff, training and assisting supervisor with onboarding new team members, and tracking necessary administrative tasks for billing and charging purposes and reporting back to therapists, as needed.