Rehab Technician- Inpatient Rehabilitation

Beaufort Memorial Hospital • Beaufort, SC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The rehabilitation technician is trained, following AOTA, APTA, ASHA and South Carolina occupational therapy and physical therapy licensure laws, to assist physical, occupational and speech therapists with patient care related activities. The rehabilitation technician demonstrates understanding of hand hygiene and infection control standards as it pertains to patient care and the environment for care. The rehabilitation technician maintains adequate stock and condition of patient care supplies and equipment, contributes to service line process improvements and conducts work activities according to department policy and procedure. The Rehabilitation Technician is competent in use and navigation of the computer programs and systems needed to support the activities of the Rehabilitation Services Department. As a rehab tech, the individual performs basic PC, word processing and spread sheet functions in addition to use of the Meditech System. This position is cross trained for inpatient coverage and may be cross trained to back up clerical specialist/PFS in Outpatient settings. Must have working knowledge of office machinery and MS Office functionality needed for daily functions of reception, scheduling, registration, billing and records management. As a member of the Rehabilitation Services department, the rehab tech models proper body mechanics in the completion of their job. The scope of these activities are defined by the Rehabilitation Services processes which successfully integrate the organizational vision, mission and values.

Requirements

• Trained following AOTA, APTA, ASHA and South Carolina occupational therapy and physical therapy licensure laws.
• Competent in use and navigation of computer programs and systems needed to support the activities of the Rehabilitation Services Department.
• Working knowledge of office machinery and MS Office functionality needed for daily functions of reception, scheduling, registration, billing and records management.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a health care or care assistance position recommended.

Responsibilities

• Assist physical, occupational and speech therapists with patient care related activities.
• Demonstrate understanding of hand hygiene and infection control standards.
• Maintain adequate stock and condition of patient care supplies and equipment.
• Contribute to service line process improvements.
• Conduct work activities according to department policy and procedure.
• Perform basic PC, word processing and spread sheet functions.
• Utilize the Meditech System.
• Model proper body mechanics in the completion of their job.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED