Rehab Tech II-Inpatient Hospital

The University of Kansas Health System • Kansas City, KS

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About The Position

The Rehab Technician II works as a member of the interdisciplinary patient care team, supporting clinicians and the day-to-day operations of the rehabilitation services department. Under the direction of clinical staff, the technician assists with direct and indirect patient care and supports the patient care plan. The role may include providing patient interventions without direct supervision when a clinician is on-site, directing the interventions, and available by pager.

The technician also performs operational and administrative duties, helps maintain equipment and regulatory compliance, and may assist with collecting and analyzing performance-improvement data. The role requires professionalism, effective communication, teamwork, efficient use of resources, and responsibility for safety and ongoing learning. Duties and skills may vary by department or unit, and additional duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• High school graduation.
• Ability to perform the professional, clinical, and/or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science.

Responsibilities

• Perform and monitor patient interventions as directed by clinical staff.
• Communicate promptly and effectively with clinical staff about patient-care needs.
• Record patient interactions in accordance with departmental guidelines.
• Perform operational duties to maintain equipment and support regulatory compliance.
• Assist clinicians with patient-care activities in support of the care plan.
• Provide patient interventions without direct supervision when a clinician is on-site, directing the interventions, and available by pager.
• Complete administrative duties as assigned.
• Follow applicable regulatory requirements, departmental policies, procedures, and standards.
• Build rapport with patients and maintain professionalism with colleagues, patients, and visitors.
• Help across department areas and recognize the needs of the department as a whole.
• Assist with developing, collecting, and analyzing performance-improvement data as needed.
• Assume responsibility for safety and risk issues associated with the position.
• Use resources efficiently and effectively.
• Take responsibility for personal learning needs and participate as a team member to achieve goals.
• Perform the professional, clinical, and technical competencies required by the assigned unit or department.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED