Rehab Tech - Sports Medicine

VCU Health • Richmond, VA

1d • $16 - $24

About The Position

The Rehabilitation Technician provides direct and indirect patient-care activities and/or 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 performs general administrative and operational duties that support safe and efficient departmental operations. These may include maintaining the environment of care, general department maintenance, cleaning equipment, stocking linens and supplies, ordering supplies, monitoring equipment temperatures and functions, and scheduling and registering patients.

Depending on assignment, work hours and days may include holidays, evenings, and weekends. The incumbent may be designated an essential employee and may be required to work during inclement weather. The position serves pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• CNA certification preferred.
• Ability to judge patients’ responses to treatment and report them accurately and promptly to the therapist.
• Effective communication skills, particularly in one-on-one interactions.
• Willingness and ability to work with any patient types.
• Ability to perform the physical and mental activities described, including lifting 20–100 lbs., frequent bending, walking, climbing, reaching, and repetitive motion.
• Work schedule may include holidays, evenings, and weekends, and may require work during inclement weather based on assignment.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working with patient populations relevant to the assignment, such as pediatric or adult populations.
• 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 exercise coach.
• Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, Health Sciences, or a related field.
• CNA certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect patient-care activities and/or education under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, and/or Speech/Language Pathologist.
• Monitor patients’ responses to activities and report them accurately and promptly to the supervising therapist.
• Perform administrative and operational duties, including maintaining the care environment, department maintenance, equipment cleaning, and stocking or ordering linens and supplies.
• Monitor equipment temperatures and functions.
• Schedule and register patients.
• Perform administrative responsibilities independently and refer complex issues to a supervisor.
• Coordinate or supervise volunteers in therapy areas, as applicable.
• Direct PRN support staff, train and assist with onboarding new team members, and track administrative tasks for billing and charging purposes, as needed.
• Work with assigned patient populations and communicate effectively with patients and therapists.

What This Job Offers

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