Rehab Therapy Tech I

Encompass Health • Newburgh, NY

21d

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 tasks; and the ability to work under the direction and supervision of rehabilitation therapists. The technician supports patient safety and patient-centered treatment while helping the therapy department operate effectively.

The position involves assisting patients with daily personal activities, preparing and transporting patients, supporting therapy and care as delegated, observing and reporting patient outcomes and changes in condition, and helping maintain a safe and responsive care environment. The technician also supports department operations, training and competency requirements, rehabilitation technology applications and modalities as delegated, and process-improvement efforts.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• BLS (CPR) certification, or obtain it within 30 days of hire.
• Effective communication skills for working with patients, families, caregivers, coworkers, and supervisors.
• Competency in assisting with delegated rehabilitation treatment and patient care.
• Ability to perform delegated tasks under the supervision of rehabilitation therapists.

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.
• Report patient performance, condition, and participation during care activities.
• Promote patient safety by responding to patients and caregivers and providing assistance, care, and comfort under therapist supervision.
• Seek therapist assistance when patient needs exceed the technician’s position or skill level, and identify when guidance or assistance is needed.
• Communicate patient concerns or changes in condition to rehabilitation therapists.
• Defer requests from physicians, case managers, patients, visitors, or caregivers to therapists, and relay requests for information about patient condition, diagnosis, prognosis, progress, plan of care, or discharge plan to the appropriate therapist.
• Suggest process improvements and maintain awareness of patient satisfaction and safety data.
• Understand how department performance affects overall hospital financials and make recommendations to the supervisor about departmental equipment needs.
• Assist with rehabilitation technology applications and modalities as delegated.
• Organize, plan, and manage time to complete assignments.
• Meet position requirements, complete required training, and perform essential functions.
• Complete assigned training and annual skills competency, including applicable training for new responsibilities, specialized equipment, high-risk, problem-prone, 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.
• Supportive and inclusive work environment.

What This Job Offers

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