Rehab Therapy Tech

Encompass Health • Lake Worth, FL

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About The Position

The Rehabilitation Therapy Technician 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 ongoing communication with the rehabilitation team. The technician performs delegated tasks under therapist supervision and contributes to patient safety and patient-centered care.

The technician supports daily therapy department operations, helps patients with daily activities, prepares and transports patients, and assists therapists with care and therapy. The role also includes setting up equipment, maintaining a safe environment, assisting with rehabilitation technology applications and modalities as delegated, and communicating patient observations and concerns to therapists. The technician is expected to recognize when a patient’s needs exceed their role or skill level and request therapist assistance.

Encompass Health describes itself as a national inpatient rehabilitation leader with over 150 locations and a team of 36,000 individuals. The organization states that it welcomes diversity and provides equal employment opportunities.

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, including patient performance, condition, and participation.
• Promote patient safety by responding to patients and caregivers and providing assistance, care, and comfort under therapist supervision.
• Recognize when patient needs exceed the technician’s position or skill level and seek guidance or assistance from rehabilitation therapists.
• Communicate patient concerns and changes in condition to rehabilitation therapists.
• Refer requests from physicians, case managers, patients, visitors, or caregivers concerning patient condition, diagnosis, prognosis, progress, plan of care, or discharge plan to the appropriate therapist.
• Suggest processes for improvement and maintain awareness of patient satisfaction and safety data.
• Understand how department performance affects overall hospital financials.
• Recommend departmental equipment needs to a supervisor.
• Assist with rehabilitation technology applications and modalities as delegated.
• Organize, plan, and manage time effectively to complete assignments.
• Meet position requirements, complete 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 due 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