Rehabilitation Technician

Job Description

Facility Name: Kindred Hospital Ft. Lauderdale

Schedule: Full Time (some weekends required)

Your experience matters

Lifepoint Rehabilitation is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. 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

A Rehabilitation Technician who excels in this role:

• Follows patient care-related tasks as determined by the OT/PT/ST to assist the patients achieve therapy goals
• Performs routine clerical tasks for Therapy Department.
• Must be able to communicate in both verbally and in writing to members of the rehabilitation team
• Visual acuity to perceive patient reactions to treatment and to read instructions
• Able to lift and carry equipment, supplies and materials up to 50 lbs on a regular basis
• Prepares patient for prescribed treatment and assists professional staff with patient treatment.
• Prepares, cleans and maintains treatment areas and equipment.
• Procures and keeps an accurate inventory of all therapy supplies.
• Other duties as assigned

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits : Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
• Financial & Career Growth : Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Financial Protection & PTO : Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Employee Well-being : Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development : Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we're looking for

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 6-12 months relevant experience strongly recommended in a rehab setting
• CPR certification (when required)
• Willing to participate in on-the-job training after initial orientation
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Appropriate telephone communication skills.
• Ability to Transport, lift, transfer, move and reposition patients in the patient room, Therapy Gym and other common areas of the hospital.

Connect with a Recruiter

Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Fomeika Ingram by emailing at View email address on click.appcast.io.

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."