Rehab Therapy Tech

Encompass Health • Knoxville, TN

21d

About The Position

The Rehabilitation Therapy Technician I supports rehabilitation therapists and contributes to patient care in an inpatient rehabilitation setting. The role includes assisting with therapists’ daily patient-care and therapy activities, preparing and transporting patients according to schedule, helping maintain patient safety, and communicating observations and outcomes to therapists. The technician also communicates with patients, families, and caregivers and collaborates with therapists, nurses, and the wider healthcare team.

Requirements

• Complete the elements required for clinical ladder Rehab Tech I, or have equivalent training in school or on the job.

Nice To Haves

• CPR certification is preferred, unless hospital policy requires otherwise.
• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

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 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: No Education Listed