Rehabilitation Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

This is a full time position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assists the Physical and Occupational Therapist with patient care and plan of treatment.
• Establishes and maintains effective communication with patients, family members and other departments.
• Assist the front office staff as needed.
• Responds to patient questions and inquiries as required to maintain a high patient satisfaction level.
• Responsible for care and maintenance of equipment and keeping a safe and clean environment in the clinic as outlined in “Rehab tech duties list”
• Assists with supply inventorying and stocking and organization of clinic shelves / cabinets.
• Assists the Lead Rehab Tech with special projects.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Assists all patients on rehabilitation floor.
• Assist with seamless and efficient clinic function and daily clinic flow.

The job holder must demonstrate current competencies for job position.

Requirements : EDUCATION :

High school diploma or GED required. Graduation from a technical program or BA in Kinesiology or Exercise Science is preferred.

EXPERIENCE :

One year experience, in an out-patient therapy clinic is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE :

SKILLS :

ABILITIES :

ENVIRONMENTAL / WORKING CONDITIONS :

Normal office environment. Some travel within community.

PHYSICAL / MENTAL DEMANDS :

Requires sitting and standing associated with a normal office environment. Some bending and stretching required. Manual dexterity using a calculator and computer keyboard. Requires occasional support all size patients in transfers. Ability to lift 50 lbs. floor to waist. Demands of kneeling, squatting, and overhead lifting.

ORGANIZATIONAL REQUIREMENTS :

This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve.