Rehab Technician

Rehab Technician The Rehab Technician is responsible for providing and administering specific therapeutic treatments under the direct supervision of licensed staff in the Rehabilitation Services and Cardiac Rehabilitation departments.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Administers specific treatment/modalities under the direct supervision of the licensed staff and exercise physiologist per 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.

Education:

High school graduate or equivalent required. Vocational training preferred.

Experience:

Previous medical office experience preferred.

Licensure/Certification:

None Physical/Work Requirements:

The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform 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 with staff, patients, and visitors. Specific vision abilities this job requires include close vision for reading and computer work. The employee must lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and be on foot for long periods. Must be able to tolerate PPE for long periods. The work environment described here is representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform 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.