Responsibilities
- Aid the therapist and assistant in clerical and patient-related duties.
- Participate in department and facility meetings as assigned.
- Perform clerical tasks as directed, including computerized activities.
- Consistently attend work and provide appropriate notice for vacations.
- Answer and direct phone calls.
- Develop and maintain a filing system.
- Auxiliary in treatment activities as directed by the therapist.
- Coordinate work activities with other departments and staff.
- Provide a positive attitude and team-building approach to patients, clients, and team members.
- Support visitors and transport patients to and from treatment areas.
- Assist patients with particular issues or needs.
- Act quickly and responsibly in emergencies.
- Participate in facility performance improvement programs.
- Report any unusual incidents to the Department of Records.
- Assist in maintaining the cleanliness of treatment areas and the department.
- Help maintain an adequate supply of supplies and equipment.
Exposure Risk
The Rehabilitation Technician is at high risk for exposure to blood and body fluids.
Supervision Received
Reports to the Director of Rehab or designee.
Supervision Exercised
As delegated.
Education
High school graduate or equivalent. CNA certification in VA is required*. Previous experience in patient/resident care in a nursing center, hospital, or rehabilitation center is preferred. Therapy students will be considered.
Working Conditions
Works in well-lighted/ventilated office and therapy areas. Sitting, standing, bending, lifting, and moving intermittently during working hours. Subject to frequent interruptions. Involved with patients/residents, family members, personnel, etc., under all conditions/circumstances. Subject to hostile and emotionally upset patients/residents, family members, etc. Communicates with the medical staff, nursing personnel, and other department supervisors. Willingness to work beyond normal working hours, and in other positions temporarily, when necessary. Must be constantly alert for patient’s/resident’s safety. Subject to falls, burns from equipment, infectious diseases, odors, etc., throughout the workday. Subject to lifting, carrying, and supporting patients/residents. Able to travel between facilities as indicated by Supervisor. Mobile phone use is only permitted during break and non-paid allocated lunch times. Phones should be kept on vibrate at all times.
Specific Requirements
Completion of on-the-job orientation and training program. Must be able to move (walk, stoop, bend, stand, sit, push, pull, and lift) intermittently throughout the workday. Must be able to speak the English language in an understandable manner. Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position. Must possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately, so that the requirements of this position can be fully met. Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with patients, clients, and team members. Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability. Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times, hostile people within the facility. Must be able to lift patients/residents, medical equipment, supplies, etc. to 50 lbs.
Recruiter Contact Information
Call-Text-Email Tracy at 972-987-9209 | TLaNeve@qrmhealth.com