Rehab Tech Full-Time
About The Position
Visalia Post Acute is seeking a dependable, organized, and compassionate Full-Time Rehabilitation Technician to join our rehabilitation team. This position supports our physical, occupational, and speech therapy departments by assisting with resident transportation, treatment-area preparation, equipment management, scheduling, supplies, and administrative tasks. The ideal candidate is safety-focused, works well in a fast-paced environment, and enjoys helping residents throughout their recovery journey. This is a non-clinical support position; clinical questions and treatment decisions must be directed to a licensed therapist.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to recognize concerns and promptly communicate them to a licensed therapist or supervisor.
- Sound judgment and a strong commitment to resident and workplace safety.
- Ability to read and understand policies, procedures, schedules, and technical instructions.
- Basic computer and documentation skills.
- Compassionate, dependable, and team-oriented attitude.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in rehabilitation, skilled nursing, healthcare, caregiving, or resident transportation preferred.
Responsibilities
- Prepare treatment areas, equipment, and supplies for physical, occupational, and speech therapy sessions as assigned.
- Consider resident-specific goals, precautions, and safety needs when completing assigned setup tasks.
- Transport and prepare residents for scheduled therapy sessions under the direction of therapy staff.
- Assist with resident transfers only as directed and in accordance with training and safe resident-handling procedures.
- Clean, disinfect, organize, and properly store rehabilitation equipment.
- Maintain a safe treatment environment by following infection-control, safety, and equipment-maintenance protocols.
- Communicate regularly with the supervisor, therapists, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals.
- Coordinate with therapists regarding residents’ scheduling needs.
- Refer all clinical questions and treatment concerns to the supervising therapist.
- Promptly report unusual occurrences, resident concerns, equipment problems, or safety issues.
- Complete and submit logs, tracking forms, and other required documentation accurately and promptly.
- Help monitor the timely completion and filing of rehabilitation documentation as directed.
- Participate in departmental denial-management activities to help ensure claims and appeals are processed promptly and according to company procedures.
- Monitor inventory and order office and clinical supplies as needed.
- Attend rehabilitation meetings, training programs, and in-service education.
- Assist with approved exercise, educational, and community-related programs.
- Maintain the confidentiality of resident and company information.
- Follow facility dress-code, attendance, safety, and professional-conduct requirements.
- Build positive and professional relationships with residents, families, coworkers, and healthcare partners.
- Perform additional rehabilitation support duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Training and professional-development opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
