Rehab Technician

Summary

Assists therapists and therapy assistants in preparation and treatment of patients receiving therapy services. Performs routine tasks as assigned by therapists and therapy assistants.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Provides assistance for the therapist during patient therapy sessions:

• Transports patients in a wheelchair to/from therapy.

• Assists with scheduling and setting up group and concurrent treatment sessions.

• Assists with interdepartmental communication for the therapy department.

• Maintains a clean and orderly workplace:

• Acquires and replaces equipment and supplies in proper place following treatment.

• Cleans and maintains equipment according to department infection control policies and procedures.

• Maintains storage and inventory of equipment and supplies.

• Maintains adequate clean linen supply and changes linen in

• accordance with established guidelines.

• Maintains treatment areas in a clean and orderly condition.

• Assists in maintaining charts, filing, and retrieving records as requested.

• Functions as patient advocate and maintains patient confidentiality.

• May order and maintain inventory as assigned by supervisor.

• Performs one or more of the following duties according to program need:

• Organizes and maintains patient chargeable equipment inventory.

• Maintains training equipment.

• Assumes clerical duties under therapist direction across all inpatient programs and/or disciplines.

• We'll embrace all people by:

• Treating everyone with dignity and respect.

• Opening more doors to opportunity for others to succeed.

• Growing talent and people.

• Ensuring a welcoming experience for all we serve, regardless of origin, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation or socioeconomic status.

• Taking action against discrimination.

• Honoring our differences and how we collaborate.

• Educating staff, patients and the communities we care for.

• Restoring hope and freedom, together

Customer Service Responsibilities

Demonstrate excellent customer service and standards of behaviors as well as encourages, coaches, and monitors the same in team members. This individual should consistently promote teamwork and direct communication with co-workers and deal discretely and sensitively with confidential information.

Responsibilities in Quality Improvement

Contribute by identifying problems and seeking solutions. Promote patient/family satisfaction where possible; participates in departmental efforts to monitor and report customer service.

Essential Job Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

• Possesses and maintains Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Provider certification to meet department/program protocol.

• The ability to communicate in both written and verbal format.

Physical Requirements for Essential Job Qualification

Levels:

• None (No specific requirements)

• Occasionally (Less than 1/3)

• Frequently (1/3 to 2/3)

• Majority (More than 2/3)

Remain in a stationary position: Frequently

Traverse or move around work location: Frequently

Use keyboard: None

Operate or use department specific equipment: None

Ascend/Descend equipment or ladder: None

Position self to accomplish the Essential Functions of the role: None

Receive and communicate information and ideas for understanding: None

Transport, position, and/or exert force:

Up to 10 pounds: _____

Up to 25 pounds: _____

Up to 50 pounds: _____

Up to 75 pounds: _____

More than 100 pounds: Occasionally

Other weight: Up to___ pounds _____

Other: None