Rehabilitation Technician

Lifepoint Health • Temple, TX

5d • Onsite

About The Position

At
Temple Rehabilitation Hospital, we are driven by a profound commitment to
prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here,
you’re not just valued as an employee, but as a person.

Temple Rehabilitation Hospital is a 36-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation
facility located at 23621 SE H.K. Dodgen Loop in Temple, Texas. It’s designed to
help individuals recover from serious injuries or illnesses that have
significantly impacted their ability to function independently.

Specialized Rehabilitation Programs: Tailored care for patients recovering
from stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, amputation, orthopedic trauma,
and other neurological or complex conditions.
Intensive Therapy Model: Patients receive at least three hours of physical,
occupational, and/or speech therapy per day, five days a week, under the
supervision of a rehabilitation physician.
State-of-the-Art Facility: Offers modern therapy equipment and private rooms
to support a comfortable and focused recovery environment.

As a
Rehabilitation Technician, joining our team, you’re embracing a vital
mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful
journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable
difference in the lives of those we serve.

How you’ll contribute

Supports the rehabilitation team by carrying out patient care activities as
directed by an OTR/RPT, including safe patient transport, treatment preparation,
and observation of patient response. Communicates effectively with therapists
and team members, follows written and verbal instructions, and maintains a safe,
organized environment to promote optimal patient outcomes.

Additional Information

Works under the direction and supervision of licensed therapists within
established policies and procedures. Maintains cleanliness and readiness of
therapy areas, equipment, and supplies. Adheres to safety, infection prevention,
and patient privacy standards.

About us
Temple Rehabilitation Hospital is located in
Temple, TX, and is part
of
Lifepoint Health [https://lifepointhealth.net/locations], a diversified
healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with
acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to
coast. From your first day to your next career milestone—your experience
matters.

EEOC Statement

“Temple Rehabilitation Hospital
is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Temple
Rehabilitation Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all
applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting
discrimination and harassment in employment.”

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of
Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans
29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and
behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across
the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers
and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through
talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with
opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a
difference in communities across the country.
We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to
promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with
an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and
reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 6–12 months of relevant experience in a rehabilitation setting strongly recommended; willing to participate in on-the-job training after orientation.
• CPR certification (as required).
• Effective verbal and written communication
• Ability to follow directions
• Patient transport and safe lifting techniques (up to 50 lbs)
• Observation and basic documentation
• Reliability, teamwork, and time management.

Responsibilities

• Follow patient care tasks as determined by the OTR/RPT to help patients achieve therapy goals.
• Safely transport patients to and from therapy and other activities.
• Communicate clearly (verbally and in writing) with members of the rehabilitation team.
• Observe and recognize patient reactions to treatment; follow instructions accurately.
• Lift and carry equipment, supplies, and materials up to 50 lbs on a regular basis; use proper body mechanics.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED