Job Description

Rehab Technician

SUMMARY

This position consists of assisting to maintain a smooth flow of activity in the clinic under the supervision of a licensed physical or occupational therapist. This includes preparing treatment rooms, escorting patients to rooms, providing appropriate treatment per therapist instructions, notifying therapists that patients are ready for treatment, and overseeing aquatic and gym exercise programs for adult wellness programs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares treatment rooms for patients.

  1. Disinfects tables

  2. Provides clean linens, towels and gowns/shorts

• Escorts patients into treatment rooms or gym

  1. Puts patient charts on doors

  2. Takes patient charts to gym

• Notifies Physical Therapists that patient is in a room

• Under direct supervision of a Physical Therapist assists in providing treatment if activity is commensurate with training  and ability, and as permitted by state law.

• Under direct supervision of and with co-signature by, records daily notes and notes with significant incidents.

• Cleans treatments rooms after each patient use

  1. Disinfects tables

  2. Removes soiled lines

  3. Removes equipment

• Does laundry, maintaining an ample supply of clean linens.

• Assists Secretary and Billing Manager in answering phones, scheduling patients, pulling charts, filing, and typing.

• Open and Close Facility.

• Make copies of schedule (gym, pool, PTA, PT).

• Maintenance of swimming pools – check chemicals, cleaning, etc.

• Supervises adult wellness program - after hours.

• Gives tour of facility to after hour visitors.

• Gives proper paperwork to new adult wellness program members to complete.

• Performs related duties as requested.

• Reports problems to Physical Therapists and Physical Therapy Assistants.

• Accepts other duties and assignments within his/her scope of training, knowledge, skills and abilities.

EDUCATION/TRAINING/EXPERIENCE

1. Required Education- High school diploma or equivalent.

2. Preferred Education - Some college coursework in healthcare sciences.
   
   

3. Required Work Experience - None.

4. Preferred Work Experience - 5 years relevant experience or pursuing education in a clinical program. 

LICENSE(S), CERTIFICATION(S), REGISTRATION(S), ACCREDITATION(S)

1. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification from the American Heart Association required within 30 days of hire.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• Medium Work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor constitutes a maximum lift of 21-50 pounds on occasion and/or a  maximum lift of 11-25 pounds on a frequent basis

• May be required to assist in the turning, lifting, or moving patients as well as walking about from patients’ rooms, as well as to  and from various hospital areas
  
  

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