Rehabilitation Technician

We are seeking an ambitious, enthusiastic, goal oriented and team player to join our team as a rehabilitation technician.

Rehabilitation Technicians will be working one-on-one and as part of a team with rehabilitation patients in our in-patient subacute facility. Candidate will be exposed to the latest rehabilitation approaches and equipment, providing an excellent opportunity for those pursuing direct patient care and/or physical therapy, occupational therapy or speech language pathology.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Patient/Resident transportation to and from rehabilitation area
• Therapy set-up and breakdown
• Assisting therapists in providing a therapeutic and safe environment.
• Maintaining equipment and working area
• Working as a team in setting up and preparing for group activities/therapy
• Able to foster a positive and encouraging working environment for staff and patients/residents
• Performing clerical duties, filing, computer work, etc.
• Reports directly to assigned therapists and Director of Rehabilitation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Strong verbal, written communication and organizational skills, required.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift and transfer patients to and from all surfaces a minimum of 10 times per day.
• Must be able to lift approximately 50-70 pounds a minimum of 10 times per day.
• Must be proficient with use of hands for repetitive grasping, pushing-pulling, and fine motor manipulation.
• Rehab Technician will spend approximately 60-80% of time bending, stooping, kneeling, and reaching while working with therapy patients
• Rehab Technician may spend approximately 60-80% of time standing/walking.
• Rehab Technician should be knowledgeable in and exercise good body mechanics during patient treatment.

Background Screening Rrequirment:

This position is subjet to Florida background screening requirments.