Back in Motion - Rehab Tech (Part Time)

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 is responsible for preparing and cleaning treatment areas, obtaining supplies, transporting and positioning patients, and assisting patients, therapists, and therapist assistants in completing the therapy treatment plan. The technician may also perform routine clerical support tasks to support front office processes, all in accordance with facility, departmental, regulatory, and payor policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provides care per physician’s orders and plan of care developed by evaluating therapist.
• Transports patients to and from Rehabilitation Services departments.
• Prepares patients for treatment and assists professional staff with patient treatments.
• Communicates with patients, families, significant others, and healthcare team members 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, such as reception, telephone duties, billing, ordering supplies, and collecting facility/department statistics.
• Provides a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff by assessing risks and implementing appropriate precautions.
• Complies with approved security and safety standards.

This list of duties is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as needed.

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 busy environment.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these 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.