Rehab Technician

Job Title

Physical Therapist Assistant

Location

Moody Neurorehabilitation Institute - Houston, TX

Position Type

Part Time

Job Category

Health Care

Description

Physical Location : Moody Neurorehabilitation Institute

Major Duties And Responsibilities :

• Clean and organize work area and disinfect equipment after treatment.
• Under the direction of a therapist, safeguard and assist patients during therapy interventions as needed.
• Implement basic therapeutic modalities and assisting with all aspects of treatment under direct supervision of a licensed therapist.
• Observe patients during treatment to compile and evaluate data on patients responses and progress, and report to the treating therapist.
• Instruct, motivate, safeguard, and assist patients practicing exercises and functional activities, under direction of physical therapist and medical staff.
• Secure patients on / off therapy equipment.
• Consult / communicate with all therapy staff to discuss and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, and coordinating treatment.
• Record treatment given and equipment used.
• Maintain equipment and furniture to keep it in good working condition, including performing the assembly and disassembly of equipment and accessories.
• Administer active and passive manual therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, and electrical modality treatments under the direction of a licensed therapist.
• Arrange treatment supplies to keep them in order.
• Assist patients to dress, undress, and put on and remove supportive devices, such as braces, splints, and slings.
• Assist in transport to / from pool and therapeutic delivery for aquatic therapy.
• Carry out all therapeutic activities as designed by the clinical staff.
• Attend in-services, workshops, seminars, and staff meetings.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Provide safe and secure environment for patient.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities :

Education : High-School Diploma. College background helpful; Behavioral Science B.A. preferred. Psychology courses helpful.

Experience : Prefer at least two years experience in Residential Behavioral Rehabilitation Program, or two years experience with disabled population, dealing with cognitive problem or 60 hours of college will be substituted for experience.

Demands And Characteristics Of Work, Equipment Usage, And Work Environment :

Percentage Of Work Time (1-33%)

Lifting Requirements - individuals in clinical care positions are required to lift a trainee / client without assistance. (1-33%)

Lifting Requirements - individuals in clinical care positions are required to lift a trainee / client without assistance. (34-66%)

Does This Job Require? (1-33%)

Does This Job Require? (34-66%)

Exchange Of Ideas (67-100%)