Rehabilitation Technician Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• CNA certification preferred.
• Ability to judge patients’ responses to treatment and report them accurately and promptly to the therapist.
• Effective communication skills, particularly in one-on-one interactions.
• Willingness and ability to work with any patient types.
• Ability to perform the physical and mental activities described, including lifting 20–100 lbs., frequent bending, walking, climbing, reaching, and repetitive motion.
• Work schedule may include holidays, evenings, and weekends, and may require work during inclement weather based on assignment.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working with patient populations relevant to the assignment, such as pediatric or adult populations.
• Previous work experience in a hospital or clinic setting.
• Experience using a personal computer and software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Previous experience as a personal trainer or exercise coach.
• Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, Health Sciences, or a related field.
• CNA certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect patient-care activities and/or education under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, and/or Speech/Language Pathologist.
• Monitor patients’ responses to activities and report them accurately and promptly to the supervising therapist.
• Perform administrative and operational duties, including maintaining the care environment, department maintenance, equipment cleaning, and stocking or ordering linens and supplies.
• Monitor equipment temperatures and functions.
• Schedule and register patients.
• Perform administrative responsibilities independently and refer complex issues to a supervisor.
• Coordinate or supervise volunteers in therapy areas, as applicable.
• Direct PRN support staff, train and assist with onboarding new team members, and track administrative tasks for billing and charging purposes, as needed.
• Work with assigned patient populations and communicate effectively with patients and therapists.