Rehabilitation Technician

Job Description

Title: Rehabilitation Technician

At Kindred Hospital - Sugar Land, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you're not just valued as an employee, but as a person.

Kindred Hospital - Sugar Land is a long-term acute care hospital (LTACH) located at 1550 First Colony Boulevard in Sugar Land, Texas. It's designed for patients who are chronically or critically ill and need extended hospital staysespecially those recovering from conditions like respiratory failure, sepsis, stroke, or complex wounds.

Here's what makes it stand out:

• Advanced Medical Care: Offers hospital-level treatment for patients requiring ventilators, dialysis, IV therapy, or intensive wound care.
• Joint Commission Accreditation: Certified in Long-Term Acute Care with disease-specific certifications in Respiratory Failure and Sepsis, reflecting a strong commitment to evidence-based care.

As a Rehabilitation Technician joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How you'll contribute:

Supports the rehabilitation team by carrying out patient care activities as directed by an OTR/RPT, including safe patient transport, treatment preparation, and observation of patient response. Communicates effectively with therapists and team members, follows written and verbal instructions, and maintains a safe, organized environment to promote optimal patient outcomes.

Essential Functions

• Follow patient care tasks as determined by the OTR/RPT to help patients achieve therapy goals.
• Safely transport patients to and from therapy and other activities.
• Communicate clearly (verbally and in writing) with members of the rehabilitation team.
• Observe and recognize patient reactions to treatment; follow instructions accurately.
• Lift and carry equipment, supplies, and materials up to 50 lbs on a regular basis; use proper body mechanics.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Information

Works under the direction and supervision of licensed therapists within established policies and procedures. Maintains cleanliness and readiness of therapy areas, equipment, and supplies. Adheres to safety, infection prevention, and patient privacy standards.

Qualifications and requirements:

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience: 612 months of relevant experience in a rehabilitation setting strongly recommended; willing to participate in on-the-job training after orientation.

Certifications: CPR certification (as required).

Skills/Abilities: Effective verbal and written communication; ability to follow directions; patient transport and safe lifting techniques (up to 50 lbs); observation and basic documentation; reliability, teamwork, and time management.

About us Lifepoint Rehabilitation is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestoneyour experience matters.

EEOC Statement

"Lifepoint Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Rehabilitation is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."