Rehab Assistant

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.

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:
Pay: From $14.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

- Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Weekends as needed

Work setting:

- In-person

**Education**:

- High school or equivalent (required)

Ability to Commute:

- Prescott, AZ (required)

Work Location: In person