Overview

Halifax Health is seeking a Rehab Tech for the Rehabilitative Services Department.

Summary

The Rehab Tech assists the Physical Therapist or Occupational Therapist to carry out prescribed treatment plans to assigned pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients. Will possess knowledge and skills to care for the pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.

Job Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.

• Completion of Physical or Occupational Aide course or one year’s experience with demonstration of proficiency of skills required.

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions, an ability to relate effectively to patients and families with physical and psychological disabilities. Ability to take responsibility for tasks performed on a repetitive basis without instruction. Must be skilled in providing care for the pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists the therapist with patient’s treatment plan to include: heat, cold, light, water and electricity. Responsiveness, accuracy and alertness in assisting. Takes responsibility for carrying out established programs under supervision.

• Assists in ambulating patients to include: placing and removing patients from wheelchairs, stretchers, etc. and assisting patients to restrooms using appropriate and safe techniques.

• Assists therapist in fitting patients with walkers, crutches, orthopedic and other supportive devices. Accuracy and safety.

• Assists the therapist with Cybex, Biodex and other exercise equipment. Applies CPM devices safely and in a timely manner.

• Clean and maintain walkers, wheelchairs and other rehab equipment for patient use on all floors.

• Maintains and stocks supplies in department. Notifies Office Coordinator when supplies are low.

• Transports patients. Ensures patient’s safety and observes patient’s condition during transit and reports any changes in condition to therapist. Timely communication, accuracy and safety in transportation.

•  Performs miscellaneous tasks including: answering phones, running errands, filling in for secretary and keeping department safe and clean. Timeliness and accuracy in performing assigned tasks.

About Us

Recognized as one of the 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals™ in the United States by IBM Watson Health™, Halifax Health serves Volusia and Flagler counties, providing a continuum of health care services through a network of organizations including a tertiary hospital, two community hospitals, urgent care clinics, psychiatric services, a cancer treatment center with five outreach locations, the area’s largest hospice, a center for inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient rehabilitation clinics, primary care walk-in clinics, a clinic specializing in women’s health, a pediatric care community clinic, five pediatric medical practices, a home health care agency and an exclusive provider organization. Halifax Health offers the area’s only Level II Trauma Center, Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center (TSC), Center for Transplant Services, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Child and Adolescent Behavioral Services, complete Neurosurgical Services, OB Emergency Department and Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit that cares for babies born earlier than 28 weeks. For more information, visit halifaxhealth.org.