Rehab Therapy Tech - Patient Services

About the role

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) seeks a highly skilled Rehab Therapy Tech IV to join our team in Kerrville, TX. This position offers a supportive environment where you can grow professionally and personally while making a difference in the lives of others.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the development, implementation, and execution of a planned and assigned program of rehabilitative therapy.
• Assigns and/or provides guidance to other staff.
• Trains all new rehabilitation staff.
• Provides instruction to patients in therapeutic activities, self-care, and independent living skills.
• Maintains relationships with local colleges and community resources to assist patients in scheduling visits and guest speakers.
• Ensures equipment and supplies are maintained and replaced as needed.
• Develops and implements new curriculum and programming for patients.
• Communicates with plant operations regarding building and ground maintenance needs.
• Maintains cleanliness and safety of rehabilitation facilities and sports complexes.
• Meets with the patient’s treatment team coordinator to identify goals and complete the recovery plan.

Requirements

• Two years' experience working with people who have mental illness or intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Two years' experience in developing treatment and support plans for people with mental illness or intellectual and developmental disabilities preferred.
• Valid Texas driver license or obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Certified in CPR and Certified Rehab Therapy Technician (PTA) or obtain within one year.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of methods and techniques used in providing rehabilitation activities and services.
• Knowledge of mental illness and mental disabilities.
• Knowledge of regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to use necessary equipment to carry out rehabilitation activities.
• Ability to evaluate a patient’s level of participation in programming.
• Ability to document progress and behavior appropriately.
• Ability to interact effectively with patients, family members, and staff.
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
• Ability to instruct and train others.

Skills and Abilities

• Utilize computer hardware and software.
• Use necessary equipment to carry out rehabilitation activities.
• Evaluate a patient’s level of participation in programming.
• Document progress and behavior appropriately.
• Interact effectively with patients, family members, and staff.
• Communicate both orally and in writing.
• Instruct and train others.

Benefits

Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, and numerous opportunities for career advancement.

Pay

$3,649.83 - $4,594.50 per month

Schedule

Day Shift