Rehab Therapy Tech

Encompass Health • Clermont, FL

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About The Position

The Rehabilitation Therapy Technician I supports rehabilitation therapists and contributes to exceptional patient care in an inpatient rehabilitation setting. The role helps therapists with daily patient care and therapy activities, prepares and transports patients according to the schedule, and works with patients, families, caregivers, therapists, and nurses. The technician helps maintain patient safety and communicates observations and outcomes of care activities to therapists.

Requirements

• CPR certification is preferred, unless hospital policy requires otherwise.
• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Completion of elements required for clinical ladder Rehab Tech I, or equivalent training in school or on the job.

Nice To Haves

• CPR certification.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

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.

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.
• Supportive, inclusive, and caring work environment.

What This Job Offers

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