Back in Motion - Rehab Tech
Alliance Physical Therapy Partners · Auburn, ME · 2 mo ago
Full-time
About the Role
Functions under the general supervision of the Clinic Director and the direct supervision of therapists and therapist assistants. The Rehabilitation Technician prepares treatment areas, assists with patient care, and performs clerical support tasks in accordance with facility, departmental, regulatory, and payor policies.
Responsibilities
- Provides care per physician’s orders and plan of care developed by evaluating therapist.
- Transports patients/clients to and from Rehabilitation Services departments.
- Prepares patient/client for treatment and assists professional staff with patient/client treatments.
- Communicates with patients, families, significant others, and members of the health care team to promote maximum benefits from care.
- Obtains equipment, materials, and supplies from storage areas and prepares them for use.
- Maintains therapy department(s) in a clean and orderly condition.
- Performs routine clerical support tasks, including reception, telephone, billing, ordering supplies, and collecting facility/department statistics.
- Provides a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff, assessing risks and implementing precautions.
- Complies with approved security and safety standards.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Prior healthcare experience or current physical therapy student preferred.
- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with a wide variety of people.
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks in a busy environment.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.
- Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- Must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.