Therapy Tech - Full time - Inpatient Therapy (662)

METHODIST REHABILITATION CENTER • Jackson, MS

40d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs patient care tasks under the direct supervision of a licensed therapist
Assist Therapist as instructed with patient mobility activities and departmental support tasks
patient mobility activities include but are not limited to: assisting with gait training, assisting with transfers, assisting with ADLs, assisting with exercises, etc.
departmental support tasks include but are not limited to: patient transport, equipment pick-up and delivery, equipment set-up and take-down, wheelchair maintenance, infection control, maintenance of compliance logs, equipment organization, routine cleaning tasks, etc.
Demonstrates a positive attitude and excellent customer service skills in order to effectively support the programs and services of MRC

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• One year experience as a Therapy Technician in a related health care environment is preferred or experience as a nursing aid or tech will be considered

Responsibilities

• Performs patient care tasks under the direct supervision of a licensed therapist
• Assist Therapist as instructed with patient mobility activities and departmental support tasks
• Assisting with gait training
• Assisting with transfers
• Assisting with ADLs
• Assisting with exercises
• Patient transport
• Equipment pick-up and delivery
• Equipment set-up and take-down
• Wheelchair maintenance
• Infection control
• Maintenance of compliance logs
• Equipment organization
• Routine cleaning tasks
• Demonstrates a positive attitude and excellent customer service skills in order to effectively support the programs and services of MRC

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• A comprehensive, flexible, benefit package to all full-time employees (32 hours plus per week)
• Medical and dental coverage beginning the first of the month following 30 days of employment
• 403b Retirement
• Life insurance

What This Job Offers

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