Rehab Tech, PRN

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for provision and administration of physical and occupational therapy treatments only under the direct supervision of the staff physical/occupational therapist. Rehabilitation technician assists with the restoration of patient functioning to prevent disability following injury, disease, or physical disability under direction of the supervising physical/occupational therapy professional staff. Rehabilitation technician assists patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning, while working with the families, guardians and care givers to assist for carryover of care.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Current BLS certification.

Minimum Work Experience

• Zero or more years experience in Rehabilitation Therapy.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

 

• Prepares and manages treatment area for patient use consistently.
• Demonstrates competent communication with all patient populations and ages.
• Communicates any changes in patient condition (physical or cognitive) to the supervising rehabilitation professional therapist, nursing personnel and other facility personnel as appropriate.
• Demonstrates competency with therapy intervention modalities and equipment within supervision regulations as stated in the Occupational/Physical Therapy state regulations.
• Establishes a safe therapy environment and operates equipment within standard guidelines.
• Involves patient, family and team members in plan of care and provides information, teaching and education based on identified need.
• Follows policy for consent for treatment, release of medical information and appropriate awareness of suspected abuse and take measures to document/report them accordingly.
• Employee binder up to date with competency forms, TB skin test, mask fit test, BLS, and license.
• Provides specific treatment only as directed by the staff Professionals while adhering to the professional standard of conducts.
• Promotes a professional and positive image at all times with coworkers, patients, families and other departments.
• Has met goal established for this year.
• Consistently meets Productivity standard for your areas.

FUNCTIONAL DEMANDS

Physical Requirements

Sitting - 1-15%

Walking - 16-31%

Standing - 16-31%

Bending/Squatting - 1-15%

Climbing/Kneeling - 1-15%

Twisting - 16-31%

Other Physicial/Environmental Demands

Transfer patients at varying levels of assistance:

Supervision - Requires visual assistance only.

Minimal Assistance - Patient can perform 75% or more of physical activity; therapy staff performs 25% or less.

Moderate Assistance - Patient performs between 50% to 75% of the physical activity; therapy staff performs

between 25%-50% of the task.

Maximal Assistance - Patient can perform 25% or less of the physical activity; therapy staff performs 75% or more.

Total Assistance - Patient can not perform any of the physical activity; therapy staff performs 100% of the task.

LEADERSHIP CAPABILITIES

Mission, Service, and Values

Supports the Mission, Service, and Values of the organization.

ORGANIZATIONAL EXPECTATIONS

T.J Pledge

I Will Show Compassion

-see all patients, family members, coworkers, physicians, and anyone else at T.J. as my customer.

-recognize that each and every interaction I have at T.J. Regional Health matters

-show kindness and compassion towards my customers at all times

-be sensitive to the personal and private needs of every customer

I Will Cooperate With Others

-maintain zero tolerance for abusive behavior

-listen and be willing to accept fault when I make a mistake

-never underestimate the power of an apology

-refrain from blame and judgment

-bring a sense of calm to stressful situations

I Will Collaborate With Others

-value myself and every coworker as an equal part of one GREAT team working together

-treat others in a way that I would like to be treated

-participate only in conversations that are courteous, respectful, and reflect positively on my teammates and T.J. Regional Health

-foster a calm and pleasant atmosphere, and refrain from gossip, rumors, and insults

-speak honestly, seek truth, and act with integrity towards my teammates

-value the uniqueness and expertise that each team member contributes to the whole

-meet the need of the moment, regardless of whether or not it is considered part of my job