Physical Therapy/Rehab Tech

Description

 Rehabilitation Techs work under the direct supervision of a physical therapist, physical therapist assistant, occupational therapist or certified athletic trainer. They are responsible for preparing the treatment area for each patient’s therapy session and for keeping the treatment area clean and organized. They may also assist the patient in following an exercise regimen as dictated by the therapist or trainer. 

Requirements

 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

· Escort patients from the waiting area into the appropriate rehabilitation treatment area

· Clean and prepare the treatment area before and after each patient rehab session 

· Attend to clinic soiled laundry using appropriate precautions 

· Assist with acquiring DME products as instructed by clinician 

· Assist the rehab provider in tracking sets/repetitions/weights, and ensuring that the exercises are performed in the manner instructed by the therapist/trainer

· Assist the rehab provider in documentation of the rehabilitation flow sheet, and/or transcribe documentation in the chart as dictated by the rehab provider

· Assist the Rehab Manager in maintaining OSHA cleaning logs, and other logs as requested

· Interact in collaboration with a variety of professionals including physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, physical therapists and athletic trainers 

· Interact in collaboration with a variety of support staff including front desk personnel, pre-verifiers, and other rehab techs

· Assist the Rehab PSS with scheduling, pre-verifying, faxing/filing, check-in/out, and answering phones as needed

· Attend required meetings and engage in the rehab culture

· Other duties as assigned