Rehab Therapy Tech

Encompass Health • Morgantown, WV

12d

About The Position

The Rehabilitation Therapy Technician I supports rehabilitation therapists and helps deliver patient care in an inpatient rehabilitation setting. The role assists with daily therapy and patient-care activities, communicates with patients, families, and caregivers, and works closely with therapists and nurses to maintain a safe environment and provide patient-centered treatment. Duties also include preparing and transporting patients according to the schedule and reporting observations and outcomes of patient-care activities to therapists.

Requirements

• Completion of the elements required for clinical ladder Rehab Tech I, or equivalent training in school or on the job.

Nice To Haves

• CPR certification is preferred, unless hospital policy requires otherwise.
• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support therapists’ daily patient care and therapy activities.
• Facilitate effective communication with patients, families, and caregivers.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to maintain patient safety and deliver patient-centered treatment.
• Prepare and transport patients according to the patient schedule.
• Communicate observations and outcomes of patient-care activities to therapists.
• Set up equipment and help maintain a safe working environment.
• Collaborate closely with therapists and nurses.

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for full-time and part-time employees and their families.
• Paid time off that accrues over time.
• Tuition reimbursement and continuous education opportunities.
• Company-matching 401(k).
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.

What This Job Offers

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