Rehabilitation Technician - Echo Cliffs

In accordance with Navajo Nation and federal law, TCRHCC has implemented an Aff in accordance with the Navajo Preference in Employment Act. Pursuant to this Plan and corresponding TCRHCC Policy, applicants who meet the necessary qualifications for this position and (1) are enrolled members of the Navajo Nation, Hopi Tribe, or San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe will be given preference in hiring and employment for this position, (2) are legally married to enrolled members of the Navajo Nation, Hopi Tribe, or San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe and meet residency requirements will be given secondary preference, and (3) are enrolled members of other federally-recognized American Indian Tribes will be given tertiary preference.

This position assists the licensed physical therapist and occupational therapist by completing a variety of outpatient medical and clinical support duties. Performs general pre- and post-treatment preparation and clean up, assists with patient care activities under the direct supervision of a physical therapist and occupational therapist. Performs inventory management and ordering, record keeping, database management, reception and clerical duties in a busy work environment, including duties listed in the Physical Rehabilitation Technician Manual.

Must maintain patient confidentiality and fulfill all required competency criteria as required by the department.

Must have a High School Diploma or GED

Must have one (1) year experience in a hospital or rehabilitation clinical setting

A record of satisfactory performance in all prior and current employment as evidenced by positive employment references from previous and current employers. All employment references must address and indicate success in each one of the following areas:

• Positive working relationship with others and works effectively in team relationships
• Strong customer service skills
• Demonstrates strong communication skills – written, verbal, computer/email
• Possession of high ethical standards and no history of complaints
• Demonstrates a strong work ethic
• Reliability and dependability; reports to work as scheduled without excessive absences.
• Must have the ability to follow-through independently on assignments and routine duties with a high standard of quality
• Demonstrates good time management skills and the ability to consistently meet deadlines, while maintaining work quality
• Aware of the impact of job duties pertaining to the overall quality of patient care and safety and efficiency of the clinic
• Must have the ability to multi-task and handle a hectic work environment effectively
• Completion of and above-satisfactory scores on all job interviews, demonstrating to the satisfaction of the interviewees and TCRHCC that the applicant can perform the essential functions of the job
• Successful completion of and positive results from all background and reference checks, including positive employment references from authorized representatives of past and current employers demonstrating to the satisfaction of TCRHCC a record of satisfactory performance and that the applicant can perform the essential functions of the job
• Successful completion of fingerprint clearance requirements, physical examinations, and other screenings indicating that the applicant is qualified to be employed by TCRHCC and demonstrating to the satisfaction of TCRHCC that the applicant can perform the essential functions of the job
• Submission of all required employment-related documents, applications, resumes, references, and other required information free of false, misleading or incomplete information, as determined by TCRHCC.

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work and its demand vary in the amounts of sitting, standing, walking and bending. Incumbent must have ability of prolonged sitting standing, walking, bending, maintaining balance, reaching, frequent twisting, and occasional driving, climbing, kneeling, and crouching. Work will include assisting the therapists/patients with safe mobility, guarding, exercising, and transfer/positioning of patients. Involves light to heavy lifting;…