Rehabilitation - Technician

About the Role

Hillcrest Health & Living is looking for a dependable, organized, and service-minded Rehab Technician to join our rehabilitation team at Hillcrest Health & Rehab in Bellevue, NE. Hillcrest Health & Rehab is Bellevue’s only skilled nursing facility, providing short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, and post-acute services in a supportive, resident-centered environment. Our rehab team plays an important role in helping guests and residents regain strength, improve independence, and work toward meaningful recovery goals.

Responsibilities

• Prepare equipment for new admissions, including wheelchairs, front-wheeled walkers, and other therapy equipment as requested.
• Assist therapists during active therapy sessions, including wheelchair follow, balance support, and physical assistance as appropriate.
• Prepare for patient treatments by gathering equipment and supplies such as cushions, weights, commodes, and therapy materials.
• Support patient transportation by assisting with wheelchair transport within or outside of the rehab area as needed.
• Maintain rehab equipment by cleaning, organizing, tracking, and reporting repair or replacement needs.
• Follow infection-control practices by cleaning rehab equipment throughout the day and maintaining clean gym and storage areas.
• Manage clinical, kitchen, and office supplies while maintaining par levels and supporting ordering needs.
• Complete clerical support, data entry, filing, scanning, faxing, mailing, and medical record handling as needed.
• Support documentation processes through EHR, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Google documents, and other systems.
• Assist with timecard corrections, staffing communication, weekend and holiday schedule support, and other department needs.
• Complete maintenance requests and prepare invoices for approval as needed.
• Build positive, professional relationships with guests, residents, therapists, nurses, families, and team members.

Requirements

• Active PTA license or active CNA license required.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous healthcare, rehabilitation, post-acute, or senior living experience preferred.
• Experience working with older adults in a post-acute, skilled nursing, senior living, healthcare, or similar setting preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to stay organized in a fast-paced environment.
• A helpful, team-oriented attitude with strong follow-through.
• Comfort assisting therapists, guests, and residents in a safe and respectful manner.
• Ability to manage equipment, supplies, documentation, and clerical tasks accurately.
• Strong communication skills with therapists, nursing team members, leaders, guests, and residents.
• Comfort using technology, EHR systems, spreadsheets, and department resources efficiently.
• A calm, flexible, and professional approach in changing or stressful situations.

Physical & Other Requirements

• Must be able to speak, read, and write English.
• Must be able to independently lift up to 35 pounds.
• Must be able to perform repetitive sitting, bending, standing, walking, reaching, and movement as needed.
• Must be flexible, calm, and professional in stressful situations.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail.
• Must be able to utilize technology, equipment, and resources efficiently and effectively.
• Possible exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids.
• Other duties as assigned.

Why Join Us

At Hillcrest Health & Rehab, rehabilitation is about helping people regain confidence, independence, and quality of life. The Rehab Technician plays an important role in making sure therapists have what they need, guests and residents are supported, and the department runs efficiently each day. Your work will directly support patient care, therapy outcomes, and the overall experience of guests, residents, families, and team members.