Outpatient Rehabilitation Technician (IDMH)

About the role

Main Function: Assists in carrying out patient-related activities which are pre-determined for each patient and assigned by the professional physical therapist. Responsible for the preparation, application, and clean-up of the hydrotherapy area. The Rehab Services Technician reports to the Clinical Coordinator and receives direction from the Staff Physical Therapists.

Responsibilities

• Assists with patient treatment preparations: informs therapist of patient's arrival; assists patients in filling out forms; assists patient to treatment area; assists patient in dressing and undressing as needed; assists patient in positioning for use of equipment or application of modalities.
• Assists the physical therapist in administering hydrotherapy.
• Under the direction of the therapist, assists patients in the safe practice of activities related to the development of strength and endurance.
• Under the direction of the therapist, assists patients in ambulatory training procedures as assigned.
• Assembles equipment and accessories.
• Performs/monitors selected procedures and/or programs which are commensurate with his/her training and are assigned to him/her by the physical therapist.
• Keeps treatment areas/gym set up neat and orderly; maintains established levels of supplies and directs any need for supplies to the attention of the Physical Therapist or Clinical Coordinator; strips treatment tables of used sheets and pillow cases and replaces with clean covering; assists patients to and from the department, as necessary, or arranges for Volunteer Department assistance.
• Participates in educational programs and In-Service meetings; performs duties as assigned in absence of secretary with appropriate cross-training.

Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: Experience in health field preferred, but not necessary; one year but less than three years experience.
• Training: An on-the-job training program for the Rehab Services Technician may be established when there is a demonstrated need.
• Certification: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) – Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days of hire date.

Qualifications

• Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served (neonate, infant, children, adolescent, adult, geriatric).
• Knowledge of principles of growth and development over the life span; ability to assess data reflective of patient's status and interpret appropriate information to identify each patient's requirements relative to age-specific needs.
• Ability to provide age‑appropriate care.
• Understanding of customer/patient satisfaction: interacting in a friendly and caring way, attentive to psychological and physical needs, taking initiative to maintain communication for a secure and pleasant experience.
• Physical demands: appreciable physical effort or strain; occasionally repetitive efforts may involve lifting, pushing, pulling; must be able to lift at least 30 lb independently and at least 150 lb with assistance.
• Exposure Category: Category II (tasks that involve no exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues, but employment may require performing unplanned Category I tasks).
• ADA Essential Functions: (as noted in description).