Rehab Technician - Part-time

GBMC HealthCare • Towson, MD

3d • $17 - $24

About The Position

Under direct supervision, prepares selected patients and equipment for physical therapy services, assists in administering treatments, observes patients during treatments, reports status changes to a therapist, and orders department supplies, ensuring sufficient stock. GBMC has also been named “best place to work!” At GBMC Health Partners, we don't just provide comprehensive medical care – we build lasting relationships. When it comes to the care of our patients, for us, it's personal. Whether you’re a physician leading proactive health strategies, a nurse practitioner providing care, or a medical assistant ensuring seamless operations, your role here is pivotal. At Gilchrist, we transcend traditional hospice care. Every individual's journey is unique, and we pride ourselves on being there, every step of the way. For over three decades, Gilchrist has stood as a pillar of compassion and dedication as Maryland's premier nonprofit provider for serious illness and end-of-life care. We are more than just a hospice; we are a life-affirming promise ensuring every moment is lived to its fullest. Hospice of Washington County (HWC), situated in Hagerstown, MD, is the only licensed provider for hospice care within Washington County. Our team of committed professionals understands the importance of ensuring that every individual is able to LIVE their life to the fullest. The focus is on caring for the individual, not the cure. Hospice focuses on helping a person live; making the most of each minute, hour, day, week and month they may have during the final season of life. It is about allowing self-determined life closure; individuals remain the decisions makers of how they will spend their precious days, weeks, and months. Hospice focuses on quality of life, not quantity. We provide hospice care wherever the individual designates as their home. That can be in a private residence, nursing home, or assisted living facility. Hospice care is available to patients of any age, religion, race, or illness. Hospice care is covered under Medicare, Medicaid, most private insurance plans.

Requirements

• Education: HS or GED
• Licensures/Certifications: Current BLS CPR certification
• Experience: 3 months healthcare experience preferred
• Skills: • Knowledge and understanding of standard patient care and health care system policies and procedures. • Skill in demonstrating excellent customer service • Skill in oral and written communication • Ability to identify and report changes in patient's condition or equipment malfunctions to supervisor • Ability to organize and prioritize workload • Advance skill in various clerical support functions: filing, inventory, data entry, email and basic correspondence, phone • Basic skill in computers/ Microsoft Office, • Eligible to successfully train in EMR within access granted • Skills in self-time management and organizing workspace • Effective oral and written communication • Basic knowledge of medical terminology and / or anatomy or ability to learn the same • Eligible to successfully demonstrate use of vital signs devices.

Responsibilities

• Assists with the following under the direct supervision of a therapist or an Occupational Therapist Assistant: (within guidelines of Md. OT or PT Board of Practice) Gait and ambulation; Functional activities; Transfers; Routine follow-up of specific exercises; Application of hot or cold packs; Assists a physical therapist assistant when more than one individual is required to ensure the safety and welfare of the patient during ambulation, transfers, or functional activities. Remains with therapist during measurements, handles equipment and /or. transcribes Measurements/ data into EMR flowsheets
• Performs the following activities without the direct supervision of a therapist, Physical Therapist Assistant, Occupational Therapist Assistant, or other designated provider Prepping room and setting up equipment. Photographs patient limbs or area to be treated in standard poses Transporting patients to and from treatment areas; Undressing and dressing patients; Removing and applying assistive supportive devices.
• Facilitates patient flow Interprets therapist, MD or nurse schedules; assist in pacing patient activity Assigns patient rooms Escorts patients to and from waiting room Turnover patient rooms adhering to infection control policies Prep of patient room or treatment space with accordance with therapy ready standards Encouraging, guiding and helping recurring therapy patients to prepare for therapy session by removal of compression garments or bandages , rolling of compression bandages Assist patients with personal hygiene
• Keeps track of clinic and office inventory and supplies and linen; reordering when necessary and within budget constraints Cleans, maintains exercise and office equipment. Strip, clean, make beds. Prepares instruments to bring to Central Sterilization Cleans shower between patient use. Patient escort or fulfilling out of department errands as needed.
• Within the limitations of credentialing and training, the Rehab Tech will also assist the medical staff of Rehabilitation Medicine’sLymphedema Center with tasks that include patient transportation, removal of bandages, assistance with dressing, and other rooming duties Taking patient weight and vitals Remains with nurse during measurements, handles equipment and /or. transcribes Measurements/ data into EMR flowsheets
• Provides administrative support by: Maintaining logs and records of patient attendance and treatments performed; Notifying nursing units of inpatient treatment times; Participating in check in and out of outpatients; scheduling outpatient follow-up appointments Receiving patients, visitors and telephone calls Performs office duties as needed. Performs and presents needed planning, audits, for LDM metrics Backup and assistance with all basic reception and clerical duties Faxing; copying; printing, scanning Chart audits as requested Assists taking calls from patients, physicians, vendors, GBMC staff; monitoring voicemail; Gathering all required documents for ordering appliances and compression garments for patients; follow-up with vendors as needed Filing Schedules laboratory tests, radiology and consultant patient appointments for patients when necessary.
• Medical Supplies Assists in maintaining departmental inventories, ordering supplies and equipment as needed. Retrieves supplies for patient from OMNICELL as requested Retrieves supplies per request in a manner that supports infection control standards Observant to billing standards for supplies Prepares equipment and treatment areas.
• Reinforcing patient practice of therapist assigned activity, patient transfers, guarding Falls Risk patients when walking, spotting patients on gym equipment, orienting patient to use the shower safely Being observant and reporting any apparent issues or referring patient to therapist to answer questions patient verbalizes about condition.
• Patient & Workplace Safety: Employee has knowledge and understanding of patient and workforce safety as it relates to job duties.
• Patient Population: Demonstrates competency in the delivery of care and applies the knowledge to meet age-specific needs if applicable.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and generous paid time off
• Free parking
• Monthly MTA bus pass subsidy-85% paid by GBMC "if applicable"
• Company subsidized onsite fitness and wellness center "if applicable"
• Pre-paid tuition to pursue professional development, additional certifications, and degree programs
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
• 401 (a) and 403 (b) retirement savings plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees