Rehab Therapy Tech - Hiring Event 11/10

Encompass Health • Cookeville, TN

11d

About The Position

The Rehabilitation Therapy Technician I assists rehabilitation therapists with rehabilitation treatment and patient care in accordance with hospital, state, professional, and federal regulations and guidelines. The role requires effective communication with patients, families, caregivers, coworkers, and supervisors; competency in delegated rehabilitation treatment and patient care; and the ability to perform tasks under the direction and supervision of rehabilitation therapists. The technician helps maintain a safe, patient-centered environment and supports the hospital’s mission.

The position supports daily therapy department operations, assists patients with personal activities and mobility, prepares and transports patients according to schedule, and collaborates with therapists and nurses. The technician reports observations and changes in patient condition to therapists, seeks assistance when a patient’s needs exceed the role’s scope, and completes assigned training and competency requirements.

Requirements

• BLS (CPR) certification is required, or must be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a hospital environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support daily therapy department processes and operations.
• Assist patients with daily personal activities, including dressing, grooming, bathing, eating, toileting, and mobility, as delegated by rehabilitation therapists.
• Prepare and transport patients according to the patient schedule.
• Assist therapists with daily care and patient therapy as delegated.
• Communicate observations and outcomes of patient care activities to rehabilitation therapists.
• Report on patient performance, condition, and participation during care activities.
• Enhance patient safety by responding to patients and caregivers and providing assistance, care, and comfort under therapist supervision.
• Ask for therapist assistance when patient needs exceed the technician’s position or skill level, and determine when guidance is needed.
• Communicate patient concerns or changes in condition to rehabilitation therapists.
• Refer requests from physicians, case managers, patients, visitors, or caregivers to therapists, including requests for information about patient condition, diagnosis, prognosis, progress, plan of care, or discharge plan.
• Suggest processes for improvement and maintain awareness of patient satisfaction and safety data.
• Understand how department performance affects overall hospital financials.
• Make recommendations to the supervisor regarding departmental equipment needs.
• Assist with rehabilitation technology applications and modalities as delegated.
• Organize, plan, and manage time effectively to complete assignments.
• Meet position requirements, including training, and perform essential functions.
• Complete assigned training and annual skills competency requirements, including applicable procedures such as waived testing, restraint application, and emergency response techniques.
• Complete mandatory training and courses by their required completion dates.
• Immediately report questionable situations, concerns, complaints, or harassment.

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 continuing 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