Rehab Technician, Frazier Rehab Institute, Bullitt County, Sports Medicine and Ortho, PRN
About The Position
The Rehab Technician is a non-licensed caregiver who works under the direction of a Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Speech Therapist, and/or Assistant to aid in patient care. The technician helps prepare patients, performs components of certain interventions, and assists with post-treatment procedures. Specific tasks are determined by the therapy provider in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or Speech Language Pathology. The technician also handles departmental organization and upkeep, including clerical, regulatory, and environment-of-care duties. When requested by the department leader, the technician may serve as an office coordinator or liaison.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED/equivalent.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA).
Nice To Haves
- Previous clerical experience.
- Experience as a Physical Therapy Technician.
Responsibilities
- Administer components of interventions, such as therapeutic exercise, therapeutic activity, gait training, and activities of daily living, as directed by the therapy provider.
- Set up exercise, evaluation, or modality equipment.
- Assist with patient transfers and/or transport as needed.
- Take vital signs as needed.
- Assist therapists with initiating and monitoring patients on available therapy and exercise equipment within the rehabilitation department.
- Monitor departmental supply levels.
- Perform clerical duties, including answering phones, scheduling, data entry, and filing.
- Report patient status changes to the supervising Therapist or Assistant.
- Maintain the organization and cleanliness of patient care equipment and treatment areas.
- Initiate repair orders and route non-functioning equipment for repair.
- Maintain compliance with company policies, procedures, and standards of conduct.
- Comply with HIPAA privacy and security requirements and maintain confidentiality.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
