Rehab Tech - CHOR Therapy Center - Stafford, VA

VCU Health•Stafford, VA

1d•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
Ability to judge the patient’s response to treatment and report back to the therapist accurately and timely.
Effective communication skills, especially one-on-one.
Willingness and ability to work with any patient types.
Ability to perform all administrative responsibilities independently and refer more complex issues to supervisor for resolution.

Nice To Haves

CNA Certification
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

Provide 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.
Monitor the patient's response to activities and report response to the supervising therapist.
Maintain an environment of care.
Perform general departmental maintenance.
Clean equipment.
Stock linens.
Order and stock supplies.
Monitor temperatures and functions of equipment.
Perform patient scheduling and registration.
Perform other duties that support the safe and efficient operations.
Deliver patient care under the direct supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist and/or Speech Pathologist.
Judge the patient’s response to treatment and report back to the therapist accurately and timely.
Perform all administrative responsibilities independently and refer more complex issues to supervisor for resolution.
May be responsible for coordination or supervision of volunteers in the therapy areas.
Responsible for 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.