Rehab Tech - Tappahannock Hospital

VCU Health•Tappahannock, VA

About The Position

The Rehabilitation Technician provides direct and indirect patient-care activities and education under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, and/or Speech/Language Pathologist. The technician monitors patients’ responses to activities and reports those responses to the supervising therapist. The role also includes general administrative responsibilities that support safe and efficient operations. These may include maintaining the care environment and department, cleaning equipment, stocking linens and supplies, ordering supplies, monitoring equipment temperatures and functions, and scheduling and registering patients. The technician performs administrative responsibilities independently and refers more complex issues to a supervisor. Depending on the assignment, the technician may coordinate or supervise volunteers in therapy areas, direct PRN support staff, assist with onboarding and training new team members, and track administrative tasks related to billing and charging. Work hours and days depend on the assignment and may include holidays, evenings, and weekends. The position may be considered essential during inclement weather. Patient populations served include pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to deliver patient care under the direct supervision of a licensed therapist or speech pathologist.
Ability to judge patient responses to treatment and report them accurately and promptly.
Effective communication skills, especially one-on-one, and willingness and ability to work with any patient types.
CNA certification is preferred for hire; no certification is required for continued employment.
Physical ability to lift 20–50 lbs. and 50–100 lbs.; frequent bending, walking distances, climbing, reaching, and repetitive motion.
Strong recall, reasoning, problem-solving, hearing, clear speech, legible writing, reading, and logical thinking.
Ability to work in a fast- or steady-paced environment, manage multiple priorities, handle frequent and intense customer interactions, work in a noisy environment, and adapt to frequent change.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working with the specific patient populations relevant to the assignment, such as pediatrics or adults.
Previous work experience in a hospital or clinic setting.
Experience using a personal computer and software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
Previous experience as a personal trainer or in exercise coaching.
Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, Health Sciences, or a related field.
CNA certification.

Responsibilities

Provide patient-care activities and education under the direct supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, and/or Speech/Language Pathologist.
Monitor patients’ responses to activities or treatment and report them accurately and promptly to the supervising therapist.
Maintain the care environment and perform general departmental maintenance.
Clean equipment and stock linens and supplies; order supplies as needed.
Monitor equipment temperatures and functions.
Schedule and register patients.
Perform administrative responsibilities independently and refer complex issues to a supervisor.
As applicable, coordinate or supervise volunteers, direct PRN support staff, and assist with training and onboarding new team members.
Track administrative tasks for billing and charging and report back to therapists as needed.
Work with assigned patient populations, which may include pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.