Rehab Therapy Tech I

Encompass Health • Newburgh, IN

20d

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 performance of tasks under the delegation and supervision of rehabilitation therapists. The technician helps maintain an environment and culture that supports the hospital’s mission through patient safety and patient-centered treatment.

The position supports daily therapy department operations, helps patients with personal activities and mobility, prepares and transports patients according to schedule, and assists therapists with care and therapy. The technician reports observations and changes in patient condition to therapists, responds to patient and caregiver needs, and seeks therapist guidance when requests or care needs exceed the role’s scope or skill level. The position may also assist with rehabilitation technology applications and modalities as delegated, and requires completion of assigned training and skills 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.

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, including patient performance, condition, and participation.
• Enhance patient safety by responding to patients and caregivers and providing assistance, care, and comfort under therapist supervision.
• Seek therapist assistance when a patient's 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 about patient condition, diagnosis, prognosis, progress, plan of care, or discharge plan to the appropriate therapist.
• Suggest processes for improvement.
• Maintain awareness of patient satisfaction and safety data.
• Understand how department performance affects overall hospital financials.
• Make recommendations to a 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 training for specialized equipment, high-risk or low-volume procedures, waived testing, restraints, 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