Rehab Tech - Tappahannock Hospital

VCU Health • Tappahannock, VA

8d • $16 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

The Rehabilitation Technician provides direct and indirect patient-care-related 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 tasks that support safe and efficient departmental operations. Duties may include maintaining the environment of care, general department maintenance, cleaning equipment, stocking linens and supplies, ordering supplies, monitoring equipment temperatures and functions, and patient scheduling and registration.

The position serves pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. Work hours and days depend on assignment and may include holidays, evenings, and weekends. Depending on assignment, the employee may be considered essential and may be required to work during inclement weather.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Deliver patient care under the direct supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, and/or Speech/Language Pathologist.
• Ability to judge patients’ responses to treatment and report them accurately and promptly to the therapist.
• Effective communication skills, especially one-on-one.
• Willingness and ability to work with any patient types.
• Ability to perform administrative responsibilities independently and refer complex issues to a supervisor.

Nice To Haves

• CNA certification preferred.
• 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 exercise coach.
• Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, Health Sciences, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect patient-care-related activities and/or education under the direct supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, and/or Speech/Language Pathologist.
• Monitor patients’ responses to activities and report those responses accurately and promptly to the supervising therapist.
• Perform administrative responsibilities independently and refer more complex issues to a supervisor.
• Maintain the environment of care and perform general departmental maintenance.
• Clean equipment and stock linens and supplies; order supplies as needed.
• Monitor equipment temperatures and functions.
• Perform patient scheduling and registration.
• Coordinate or supervise volunteers in therapy areas, as applicable.
• Direct PRN support staff, assist with training and onboarding new team members, and track administrative tasks for billing and charging purposes, reporting to therapists as needed.

What This Job Offers

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