Rehabilitation Technician

About NCH Healthcare System

We're redefining what's possible in healthcare at NCH Healthcare System, where innovation meets excellence. As a leading healthcare provider, we're committed to delivering world-class care to our patients. Our partnership with Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) brings cutting-edge surgical innovation, advanced rehabilitation, and pioneering research to our community.

Our team is made up of dedicated professionals who share a passion for delivering exceptional patient care. We're driven by a relentless pursuit of innovation and a commitment to pushing boundaries in healthcare. Together, we're not just treating patients – we're delivering outcomes that transform lives.

Why Work with Us?

At NCH Healthcare System, you'll find a career that fosters your growth and empowers you to make a lasting impact. You'll collaborate with leading experts in a dynamic environment that challenges you to be your best. Here, you'll become part of a future that's as groundbreaking as our beginning – and that's something to be passionate about.

Job Summary

We're seeking a skilled Rehabilitation Technician to join our team at the Musculoskeletal Center. As a key member of our team, you'll support the delivery of high-quality patient care by assisting professional staff in performing routine duties and maintaining work areas. Your primary tasks will require you to take initiative, solve problems, communicate issues, and suggest efficiencies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

– Implement standardized rehabilitation treatment tools as directed and supervised by therapists.

– Select, monitor, and modify appropriate equipment within the guidelines of the rehabilitation standards of care and under the direct supervision of the therapist.

– Follow through with duties/assignments asked of you and seek guidance appropriately while producing high-quality work on a constant basis.

– Actively pursue and utilize all available resources to gain insight and knowledge into all operations of the department/NCH.

– Provide assistance to other departments in understanding the procedures and practices of the department/NCH. Refer other departments to appropriate staff for information and assistance.

– Demonstrate competency in all rehabilitation technician procedures and equipment.

– Follow ethical/clinical practices utilizing guidelines established by their professional organization and NCH Healthcare System.

– Recognize and report potential liability. Identify the need, initiate training, and utilize the support safety and infection control procedures, including universal precautions, proper body mechanics/guarding, and OSHA regulations.

– Operate assigned equipment and perform all procedures in a safe and cost-effective manner.

– Consistently maintain timely, complete, and accurate written documentation as defined in policies and procedures.

– Consistently and accurately complete staff/patient therapy schedules without error.

– Exhibit organizational skills and structure work habits/environment to accomplish tasks in a timely manner to allow for optimal levels of productivity.

– Anticipate, follow through, and complete all routine assignments without supervisory intervention.

– Handle change within the work environment adequately and appropriately.

– Demonstrate positive and effective interaction skills through verbal and non-verbal communication with patients, families, peers, superiors, and physicians.

– Accept responsibility for your own learning needs. Attend courses, in-services, mandatories, complete competencies, and have working knowledge of current policies.

Education, Experience, and Qualifications

– Minimum of High School/GED required.

– The ability to work well within a team is required.