Back in Motion - Rehab Tech

About the Role

Functions under the general supervision of the Clinic Director and under the direct supervision of therapists and therapist assistants. The Rehabilitation Technician prepares treatment areas, cleans treatment areas, obtains supplies, transports, positions, and assists patients/clients, therapists, and therapist assistants in completing the therapy treatment plan. The technician may also perform routine clerical support tasks for the front office.

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 or appropriate departments and prepares them for use.
• Maintains therapy department(s) in a clean and orderly condition.
• Performs routine clerical support tasks, which may include reception, telephone, billing, ordering of supplies, and collection of facility/department statistics.
• Provides an environment conducive to safety for patients/clients, visitors, and staff.
• Assesses risks for safety and implements appropriate precautions.
• Complies with appropriate and approved security and safety standards.

Requirements

• 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 very busy environment.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 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.