Rehab Tech - Tappahannock Hospital - PRN

VCU Health•Tappahannock, VA

2d•Onsite

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 accurately and promptly. The role also supports safe and efficient departmental operations through general administrative and maintenance tasks. 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 performs administrative responsibilities independently and refers more complex issues to a supervisor. Depending on the assignment, the technician may coordinate or supervise volunteers, direct PRN support staff, help train and onboard new team members, and track administrative tasks for billing and charging purposes. The role serves pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. Work hours and days depend on the assignment and may include evenings, weekends, and holidays. The employee may be considered essential and required to work during inclement weather.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Demonstrated ability to judge patients’ responses to treatment and report them accurately and promptly to the supervising therapist.
Effective communication skills, especially one-on-one.
Willingness and ability to work with any patient types.
Physical ability to lift 20–50 lbs. and 50–100 lbs.
Ability to frequently bend, walk distances, climb steps or ladders, reach overhead or repetitively, and perform repetitive motions.
Strong recall, reasoning, problem-solving, hearing, clear speech, legible writing, reading, and logical thinking.
Ability to work in fast- and steady-paced environments, handle multiple priorities and frequent, intense customer interactions, work in noisy environments, and adapt to frequent change.

Nice To Haves

CNA certification.
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.

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 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.
Monitor equipment temperatures and functions.
Schedule and register patients.
Perform administrative responsibilities independently and refer complex issues to a supervisor.
Depending on assignment, coordinate or supervise volunteers and direct PRN support staff.
Train and assist with onboarding new team members, as needed.
Track administrative tasks for billing and charging purposes and report back to therapists, as needed.