Rehabilitation Technician I

At UK St. Claire, our staff is our greatest asset in the mission to create a healthier and more prosperous population. We strive to foster the talent and potential of our employees and prioritize safe working conditions and equal compensation rates to ensure that continual growth is possible. UKSC is a nurturing workplace for all healthcare professionals. We invite you to explore our current job openings and see if our opportunities could be the right fit for you. Job Description: Job Summary Responsible for assisting in implementing patient care activities as directed by physical therapists. Supports therapists in delivering treatment plans and ensuring patient compliance with prescribed exercises. Maintains a clean and organized environment, manages supplies, and processes necessary documentation. Coordinates with team members to facilitate efficient clinic operations. Ensures high standards of patient care and departmental support. Essential Functions • Completes all annual competency requirements within designated deadlines. • Provides safe, competent, age-specific patient care in accordance with national and departmental standards and policies. • Documents care provided, including patient and family education, accurately and in a timely manner. • Responds effectively to patient and family concerns. • Collaborates with healthcare team members and communicates relevant information to ensure quality care. • Provides or coordinates specialty orientation, training, and education for new employees, staff, and students. • Maintains a safe, clean, and organized environment for patients, families, staff, and visitors. • Assists in resource assessment, process improvement, and departmental projects to enhance patient care and services. • Meets departmental productivity standards and completes required administrative tasks, including timely charge entry. • Performs other duties as assigned. Education Requirement High school diploma or equivalent and vocational/technical training in a designated technical area Experience Requirement 0–2 years of experience in a healthcare, clinical setting, or a relevant area An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. All experience must be paid and in the same related field. Part-time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week. Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted. Certifications & Licensures Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Working Conditions A. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time) B. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time) C. Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs: 4. Regular (> 50% of the time) D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time) E. Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time) F. Risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time) G. Repetitive motion: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time) H. Working at heights above 4 feet: 1. Never I. Working in confined spaces: 1. Never J. Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time) K. Job-related travel: 1. Never L. Loud noises: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time) M. Temperature extremes: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time) N. Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time) O. Radiation: 1. Never P. Burns: 1. Never Q. Cuts/Punctures: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time) R. Bloodborne/airborne pathogens: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time) S. Recombinant DNA or viral vectors: 1. Never T. Combative/violent people: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time) U. Animal handling (including carcasses): 1. Never V. Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure (i.e. Occasional, Intermittent or Regular): N/A Physical Demands This position requires regular standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; intermittent lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds; intermittent standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 pounds; intermittent repetitive motion; and occasional sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time. Also involves some exposure to risk of injury from moving, lifting, or positioning patients, equipment, or materials; and occasional exposure to hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste, cuts/punctures, bloodborne or airborne pathogens, loud noises, temperature extremes, and combative or violent people. Additional Job Descriptions N/A Department: Physical Therapy Shift: Days (United States of America) Address: 222 Medical Circle City, State: Morehead, Kentucky Our growth is creating opportunities! Our team is expanding, and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Continued success depends on it! So once you've had a chance to explore our current open positions, apply to the ones you feel suit you best and keep track of both your progress in the selection process, and new postings that might interest you! Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that's unique about us: our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to sustainability, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it's our people. Our employees are self-disciplined, hard working, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful.