Rehabilitation Technician

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• 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.
• Assists all patients on rehabilitation floor.
• Assist with seamless and efficient clinic function and daily clinic flow.

This is a full time position.

• 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.

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

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

• Knowledge of application of exercise as directed by therapist.
• Knowledge of clinic policies, procedures, regulations, safety/infection control, and quality control.
• Knowledge of how to use therapy equipment.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.

• Skill in application of exercise as directed by therapist.
• Skill in effectively communicating with Physical and Occupational Therapists, and front office staff.
• Skill in using a computer system/EMR software.
• Skill in accurate recognition of patient/clinic danger and appropriate fall risk patients.

• Ability to establish/maintain effective working relationships with patients, providers and staff.
• Ability to anticipate and recognize needs of clinic and therapist.
• Ability to communicate clearly in verbal and written form.
• Ability to be a resource to patients and staff.

Normal office environment. Some travel within community.

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.

• LOS employee handbook must be read, and acknowledgement receipt signed.
• Adherence to LOS OIG Compliance Program.
• OSHA Requirements and training to include:
• Safety Training.

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.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Health Care Provider

• Medical Practices