Rehab Tech
About The Position
As a Rehab Tech, you will assist licensed therapists in providing therapeutic care and support to patients undergoing rehabilitation. Every day you will prepare treatment areas, help patients with exercises and mobility, manage equipment, and maintain a safe and organized clinical environment as delegated. To be successful, you will demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to supporting patient progress and therapist needs within the rehabilitation setting. Receives work assignments and information concerning the preparation for, and performance of, therapy activities from the Therapist. May provide set up and supervision, as directed by a therapist, for routine treatments such as: whirlpool and paraffin baths, ultrasound, gait training, exercise and the application of hot and cold packs; using techniques in a safe and acceptable manner. Observes patients during treatments and notifies Therapist of any physical distress or equipment malfunctioning. Records patient and treatment data in the patient’s medical record as directed. Transports, prepares/positions patient for a treatment or evaluation, as directed by a therapist. Obtains necessary equipment, materials and supplies from storage areas and prepares them for use. Performs clerical functions to include: patient registration, scheduling, charge entry, faxing, photocopying and delivery of therapy notes/records to the appropriate physician(s) or other hospital personnel. Periodically inventories supplies. Assists with ordering, stocking and cleaning of departmental equipment and supplies. Authorized to make entries in the medical record, consistent with and limited to the scope of the job duties and any applicable licensure.
Requirements
- High School Graduate or GED
- Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience working in a rehabilitation or other health care facility with direct patient care
Responsibilities
- Prepare treatment areas, help patients with exercises and mobility, manage equipment, and maintain a safe and organized clinical environment as delegated.
- Provide set up and supervision, as directed by a therapist, for routine treatments such as whirlpool and paraffin baths, ultrasound, gait training, exercise and the application of hot and cold packs.
- Observe patients during treatments and notify Therapist of any physical distress or equipment malfunctioning.
- Record patient and treatment data in the patient’s medical record as directed.
- Transport, prepare, and position patient for a treatment or evaluation, as directed by a therapist.
- Obtain necessary equipment, materials and supplies from storage areas and prepare them for use.
- Perform clerical functions including patient registration, scheduling, charge entry, faxing, photocopying and delivery of therapy notes/records.
- Periodically inventory supplies.
- Assist with ordering, stocking and cleaning of departmental equipment and supplies.
- Make entries in the medical record, consistent with and limited to the scope of the job duties and any applicable licensure.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
