Rehab Technician

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Assist therapists with transporting patients, filing and copying paperwork, relaying relevant messages to nursing, and demonstrating good communication skills with nursing staff and patients/family members. Maintain tidiness and the flow of the therapy department. Report to Rehab Director. Direct patient contact; be responsible for transporting therapy patients to and from the therapy room. Assist therapy with treatments as needed; therapists will provide direct supervision once in-serviced. Complete clerical duties including organizing, copying and filing therapy paperwork. Record keep items; responsible for mailing items to physicians as needed. Assist in maintaining the cleanliness of the treatment area; report any problems with department equipment to ensure it is maintained; clean work area and equipment after treatment daily. Maintain appropriate supplies for the therapy room (Kleenex, gloves, cups, etc.) and maintain inventory of rehab equipment and supplies; may order as directed by Rehab Director. General Skills Required Establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships Training and teaching others Making decisions and solving problems Communicating with supervisors, peers, or subordinates Time management Social perceptiveness Active listening Performing general physical activities (lifting, balancing, etc.) Minimum Experience, Education, and Licensure GED or high school diploma. Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of computers and computer documentation. Good organizational skills. Good communication and people skills. Physical Demands Lifting from ground level, waist level, and/or overhead; standing, sitting, walking, pushing, pulling, bending, kneeling, crouching/squatting. Must be able to lift at least 100 lbs; use proper mechanics. Work Environment Location: Facility (LTC Facility) following universal precautions; indoors; outdoors if necessary. Climatic/Environmental conditions: may face various weather conditions traveling to and from job sites. The items listed above cover the principal duties of this job. This description shall not be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental, or similar duties that may be required of this job. This job description and job conditions are subject to change, as needed in accordance with company or client requirements. #J-18808-Ljbffr