Rehab Tech - Tappahannock Hospital - PRN

VCU Health•Tappahannock, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Rehabilitation Technician provides direct and indirect patient-care activities and/or education under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, and/or Speech/Language Pathologist. The technician monitors patients’ responses to activities and reports those responses to the supervising therapist. The role also performs general administrative and operational duties that support safe and efficient department operations. Duties may include maintaining the care environment, general departmental maintenance, cleaning equipment, stocking linens and supplies, ordering supplies, monitoring equipment temperatures and functions, and scheduling and registering patients. The technician performs administrative responsibilities independently and refers more complex issues to a supervisor. The position serves pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. Depending on assignment, hours and days may include holidays, evenings, and weekends. The incumbent may be designated an essential employee and required to work during inclement weather. The role may involve coordinating or supervising volunteers, directing PRN support staff, training and assisting with onboarding new team members, and tracking administrative tasks related to billing and charging.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Must be able to judge patients’ responses to treatment and report them accurately and promptly to the therapist.
Effective communication skills, especially one-on-one.
Willingness and ability to work with any patient types.
CNA certification is preferred, not required.
Work hours and days may include holidays, evenings, and weekends based on assignment; may be required to work during inclement weather if designated an essential employee.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working with patient populations relevant to the assignment, such as pediatrics or adults.
Previous work experience in a hospital or clinic setting.
Experience using a personal computer and software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
Previous experience as a personal trainer or in exercise coaching.
Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, Health Sciences, or a related field.
CNA certification.

Responsibilities

Provide direct and indirect patient-care activities and/or education under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, and/or Speech/Language Pathologist.
Monitor patients’ responses to activities and report those responses accurately and promptly to the supervising therapist.
Maintain the care environment and perform general departmental maintenance.
Clean equipment, stock linens and supplies, order supplies, and monitor equipment temperatures and functions.
Schedule and register patients and perform other administrative duties supporting department operations.
Perform administrative responsibilities independently and refer complex issues to a supervisor.
Coordinate or supervise volunteers in therapy areas, as applicable.
Direct PRN support staff and assist with training and onboarding new team members, as needed.
Track administrative tasks for billing and charging purposes and report back to therapists, as needed.
Work with patients across pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric age groups.