Position Summary:
The Rehab Technician is responsible for provision and administration of specific therapeutic treatments under the direct supervision of licensed staff, in the Rehabilitation Services and Cardiac Rehabilitation departments. Assists with restoration of patient functioning and/or condition to prevent disability or physical decline. Performs clerical duties, scheduling of patients, and posting of charges.

Duties/Responsibilities:
• Administers specific treatment/modalities under the direct supervision of the licensed staff and exercise physiologist; in accordance with professional standards of care and practice based on the patient’s disability, age and psychosocial needs.
• Performs clerical/receptionist duties as assigned.
• Passes required competencies within 3 months of hire.
• Exhibits professional communication skills.
• Provides patient instruction based on the patient’s disability, age and psychosocial needs.

Required Skills/Abilities: 
Computer skills including keyboarding and data entry, excellent customer service skills and operating basic office equipment required.

Education:
High School diploma or equivalent Vocational training preferred.

Experience: 
None required. Previous medical office experience preferred.
 
Licensure/Certification: 
None required. 

Physical/Work Requirements: 
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee is required to communicate effectively. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision for reading and computer work. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds.

The work environment described here is representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee works in an area with good lighting and climate control. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.