Rehabilitation Technician - Physical Therapy at Patterson
About The Position
The Rehabilitation Technician assists therapists and/or therapy assistants as assigned in the Physical Therapy department. Duties include routine cleaning, quality control checks, room setup, inventory ordering, preparing patients and equipment for treatment, assisting with patient care, and related documentation. The role also involves communicating with patients, visitors, customers, therapists, therapy assistants, and other team members; using patient-care databases and electronic medical records; maintaining department supplies within budget; completing delegated checks and recordkeeping; and transporting patients according to therapist instructions using proper technique and equipment. The position is scheduled for 40 hours per week on days and evenings.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Demonstrated general computer skills, including data entry, word processing, email, and records management.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Strong time-management and organizational skills.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills to support efficient department operations.
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of work-related and sensitive information.
- Ability to work well with patients, the public, and other health care professionals.
- BLS Basic Life Support certification is required within 30 days for BSMH and at hire for RSFH.
Nice To Haves
- BLS Basic Life Support certification upon hire.
Responsibilities
- Communicate with patients, visitors, customers, therapists, therapy assistants, and other team members in accordance with organizational guidelines.
- Perform routine functions in patient-care databases and systems, including electronic medical records.
- Assist therapists and therapy assistants with patient care as needed.
- Maintain adequate department supplies within budget as directed by leadership.
- Perform routine cleaning, quality control checks, temperature checks, whirlpool cultures, and other tasks delegated by leadership.
- Complete recordkeeping and other tasks assigned by leadership.
- Transport patients as needed according to therapist instructions, using proper technique and equipment.
Benefits
- Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and a 403(b) with employer contributions when eligible.
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; HSA/FSA options; life insurance; mental health resources; and discounts.
- Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, and backup care for children and elders.
- Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
