REHABILITATION TECHCNICIAN

Full Job Description

Job Summary- This job, under direct on-premises supervision of a licensed physical or occupational therapist and according to detailed instructions, competency completion, policies and procedures, follows assigned duties and prepares therapy areas and patients for treatments, and transports patients by use of wheelchairs and stretchers. Maintains all equipment and environment to assure that they are clean, operable, and safe. Support with administrative tasks are required such as filling and support with inventory of department equipment. The Rehab Technician follows isolation techniques once trained as outlined in Infection Control policy.

The idea candidate would also be able to remotely support other DOR's with daily monitoring of schedules, productivity, assisting with obtaining treatment authorizations, assisting with maintaining online job postings, and other computer oriented tasks.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Reporting lines:

The Rehabilitation Technician will report directly to the Director of Rehabilitation or Assistant Director of Rehabilitation.

Your direct reports:

NONE

Responsibilities include:

 Follows Sovereign Healthcare Group policies and procedures as listed.

 Prepares/maintains work area for treatment including ordering of supplies/linen and pharmaceuticals; orients and mentors new staff in needs of assigned area.

 Monitors and assists therapists/assistants specifically as instructed according to their competencies, but are not to perform or bill for skilled treatment intervention.

 Assists with generalized office and front desk procedures.

 Transports patients to/from department or room via w/c or stretcher, as directed by professional staff in a safe and courteous manner.

 Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.

 Participates in facility or departmental meetings as requested.

 Completes additional duties as requested.

Preferred Qualifications:

 Required - High School diploma or equivalent

 Preferred, not required- Some college coursework in Healthcare Sciences

 Experience within a healthcare environment, specifically rehabilitation

 Entry level computer skills

 Excellent communication skills

 Professional demeanor and service oriented attitude

Physical Demands:

Ability to complete the following activities safely, and at times, for prolonged periods: Standing: Maintaining an upright position on the feet, especially for prolonged periods of time Pushing: Applying pressure and exerting force against an object for the purpose of moving it forward or away from the source of the force – push or pull force up to 35 lbs. Lifting: Raising an object from a lower to a higher position, or moving an object laterally, from position to position Required to lift up to 50 lbs. of force independently. May be required to lift over 50 lbs. with assistance of another person or a mechanical lift Stooping: Bending the body forward and down from the waist, hips and knees, sometimes for a prolonged length of time. Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction away from the body Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery or moving surfaces Very Heavy Work - Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $14.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 20 per week

Benefits:

• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Weekends as needed

Work setting:

• In-person
• Rehabilitation center
• Skilled nursing facility

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Ellington, MO (Preferred)

Work Location: In person