Rehab Tech - Outpatient Rehab - South Park Medical Center

VCU Health • Colonial Heights, VA

12d

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 supports safe and efficient departmental operations through administrative and maintenance duties. These may include maintaining the care environment, cleaning equipment, stocking linens and supplies, monitoring equipment temperatures and functions, and scheduling and registering patients.

The technician must communicate effectively, especially one-on-one, work with a range of patient types, and judge and report patient responses to treatment accurately and promptly. Administrative responsibilities are performed independently, with more complex issues referred to a supervisor. Depending on assignment, the technician may coordinate or supervise volunteers, direct PRN support staff, help train and onboard team members, and track administrative tasks related to billing and charges.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• CNA certification is preferred, not required.
• Effective communication skills, particularly one-on-one.
• Ability to work with any patient types.
• Ability to judge patient responses to treatment and report them accurately and promptly.
• Ability to perform the listed physical activities, including lifting 20–50 lbs. and 50–100 lbs., frequent bending, walking distances, climbing, reaching, and repetitive motion.
• Ability to meet the listed mental, sensory, and emotional demands, including recall, reasoning, problem solving, hearing, clear speech, legible writing, reading, logical thinking, handling multiple priorities and frequent intense customer interactions, and adapting to frequent change.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working with 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 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.
• Maintain the environment of care and perform general departmental maintenance.
• Clean equipment; stock linens and supplies; and monitor equipment temperatures and functions.
• Schedule and register patients and perform other administrative duties that support safe and efficient operations.
• Perform administrative responsibilities independently and refer complex issues to a supervisor.
• As assigned, coordinate or supervise volunteers in therapy areas.
• As assigned, direct PRN support staff, assist with training and onboarding new team members, and track billing- and charging-related administrative tasks.

What This Job Offers

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