Rehab Tech

Provide Rehab Tech services to all patients at a level consistent with Baton Rouge Rehabilitation Hospital (BRRH) mission, vision and values.

Essential Job Functions1. Provides Care and Treatments to PatientsPerformance Standards:

• Under the supervision of a therapist, performs routine and assigned tasks within the scope of training and experience.
• Assists in patient transportation to and from therapy as needed.
• Effectively and efficiently assists in technology set up for patient care.
• Adapts patient’s environment in and outside of therapy to facilitate patient's progress.
• Provides assistance in treatments as directed.
• Monitors supply levels and notifies supervisor of needs

• Cleans equipment and gym according to policy guidelines
• Stores equipment according to established organization plan
• Maintains temperature and cleaning logs according to policy
• Provide age specific direct and indirect patient care for school age (6-12), Adolescent (12-18) adult (18-65) and elderly (65+)
• Provides feedback to therapists regarding patients' functional skills and needs.
• Responds to telephone promptly and professionally referring to other staff when appropriate.
• Anticipates the needs of therapists and patients and proactively assists.

2. Documents Care ProvidedPerformance Standards:

• Assists in the maintenance of patient charts, filing, copying, faxing, discharging, etc. as assigned, within established department guidelines

3. Promotes Team ApproachPerformance Standards:

• Works cooperatively by collaborating with team members to assure a comprehensive interdisciplinary patient program.
• Is present, prepared, and participatory for interdisciplinary patient related conferences and meetings.

4. Promotes Education and Participates in Department TasksPerformance Standards:

• Is present, prepared and participatory in all mandatory meetings, training and in-services.
• Assists in other departments as needed.
• Assists with orientation of new staff.

5. Maintains CompliancePerformance Standards:

• Follows the Code of Conduct, Conflict of Interest, Medicare, Joint Commission and Department of Health and Hospitals guidelines, and policies and procedures.
• HIPAA: Maintains knowledge of and adherence to all applicable HIPAA regulations appropriate to Job Position.

6. Contributes to Performance ImprovementPerformance Standards:

• Employee actively participates in Quality activities and incorporates quality improvement standards in his/her job performance.
• Offers suggestions for process improvement; recommends to the supervisor/manager equipment and/or supplies that may enhance our program

7. Maintains Patient and Employee SafetyPerformance Standards:

• Employee actively participates in and demonstrates effective patient and employee safety practices.
• Maintains knowledge of and adherence to all applicable safety practices appropriate to Job Position.

8. Other TasksPerformance Standards:

• Works on holidays, weekends and during emergency situations as required to meet patient needs and maintain compliance with IRF guidelines.
• Utilizes KRONOS or App to clock in and out consistently, request time-off and monitor timecard, benefits, and notifications.

• Manages daily schedule considering patient needs, co-worker’s schedules, and productivity.
• Assists other departments as needed due to census, skill set, schedule etc.

9. Performs Other Duties and Special Projects as Required

Experience in healthcare setting preferred. Education in related field may be substituted for experience. High school Diploma preferred. Oral and written communication skills required. Ability to work in an interdisciplinary environment. Good organizational skills.

Physical Criteria:

• Lifting Medium: Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally (33%), 10-25 pounds frequently (34-66%) and 0-10 pounds constantly (67-100%) with frequent lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Must have ability to bend, and adequate physical strength to lift and assist with transfers and resistive activities.

Come work with some amazing therapists

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