What are the responsibilities and job description for the Therapy Tech, University Skilled Nursing Facility, Full-Time (1973) position at Brooks Rehabilitation?
About Brooks Rehabilitation: For over five decades, Brooks Rehabilitation has been at the forefront of physical rehabilitation care. The nonprofit, based in Florida, is recognized as the premier rehabilitation system and ranks among the top 20 nationally according to U.S. News & World Report. Brooks currently manages three inpatient hospitals in Florida and is set to expand its reach through a collaboration with Mayo Clinic, opening a new facility on Mayo's Phoenix campus in 2026. The organization's commitment to advancing rehabilitation science is evident in its focus on innovative research, education, and cutting-edge technology. Offering a comprehensive system of care, Brooks provides inpatient and outpatient services, skilled nursing, assisted living, and memory care and impacts lives beyond clinical settings through community programs designed to enhance the quality of life for individuals with physical disabilities.
Location Overview: This position is located at our University Crossing location, Joint Commission certified, three-story, 82,000 square-foot facility with 111 beds, serving patients with both short and long-term rehabilitation needs. If you are passionate about serving patients with a goal to provide the best care possible and an excellent patient experience, we invite you to join our award-winning, innovative organization.
Position Summary: The Therapy Tech has the opportunity to directly interact with patients to assist under the direction of physical and occupational therapists with patient treatment sessions and recovery as well as opportunity for minimal office support work with patient reporting assistance.
Responsibilities:
- Escorts patients, guest, clients, and residents to the private treatment rooms, acute care, or gym areas.
- Assists patients on/off exercise tables or equipment, or in/out of whirlpools. Provides general supervision/assistance with transfers, gait, and exercise. All the above are at the discretion of the therapist/assistant.
- Monitors/reports response of patients to treatment and informs appropriate supervisor. Recognizes emergency procedures and reacts appropriately.
- Ensures that linens are changed on treatment tables, and that supplies and equipment are returned to the proper location in a timely manner.
- Identifies malfunctioning equipment and documents needed for repair/maintenance, notifying Supervisor as appropriate.
- Assists with maintaining clean, orderly, and safe work environment. Follows schedule of cleaning per department policy.
- Assists Administrative Secretary with department paperwork upon request. This is a secondary duty and should be done so as not to conflict with primary responsibilities. Perform other duties as may be required from management.
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Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Current hands-on CPR/BLS Certification.
- Good interpersonal skills, good strength, endurance and mobility are also required.
- Must be able to multi-task and work in a fast paced environment.
Compensation: Experience and education may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.
Location: 6210 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville FL 32216
Shifts Available: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Thriving in a culture that you can be proud of, you will also receive many employee benefits such as the following:
- Competitive Pay
- Comprehensive Benefits package
- Vacation/Paid Time Off
- Retirement Plan
- Employee Discounts
- Clinical Education and Professional Development Programs
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