Rehab Technician

Rehab Tech – Cordova TN 
Skilled Nursing Facility

JOB SUMMARY:
The Rehabilitation Technician will assist in providing quality patient care while maintaining a positive level of interaction with facilities and clients, under the direction of licensed personnel. They will assist with treatment if allowed by the supervising therapist’s state practice acts and only under direct “line of sight” of the supervising therapist following appropriate training in treatment techniques.

BEHAVIORAL CHARACTERISTICS:
High personal, professional and work ethic.
Dependable and responsible.
Strong interpersonal orientation.
Sensitive, caring.
Friendly, open. Flexible.
High motivation and professional orientation.
High-energy level, self-starter. Positive team spirit.
Commitment.
Willing and able to take direction.
Strong communication skills.
Accurate, concise, and organized presentation (written and oral).
Active listening skills. Persuasive.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the direction of the licensed therapists, optimize abilities and skills of patients in facilities:
Transport and move patients as directed.
Prepare patients, equipment and supplies for treatments. Assist / facilitate telehealth visits.
Assist licensed personnel in patient care.
Maintain awareness of change in patient population, programs, and patient conditions and inform licensed personnel.
Revised February 2022
Under the direction of the licensed therapists, build a strong rehabilitative care practice within each facility:
Establish and maintain strong relationships with professional staff and good public relations with patients and families.
Maintain confidentiality of company, patient and client information.
Adhere to the appropriate dress code for assigned facility and work environment.
Adhere to the requirements of the patient’s Bill of Rights.
Administrative Skills.
Ensure that adequate office supplies and supplies for treatments are maintained.
Complete appropriate forms and records, as directed, make copies, and obtain necessary signatures.
Ensure that written and oral communications are directed to appropriate personnel.
Follow established protected health information (HIPPA) policies to prevent privacy or security breaches. If breach identified, report to Broad River Rehab Management.

REQUIREMENTS:
Strong communication, interpersonal ability. Ability to maximize contribution as a team.
Bending, stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling, transferring, lifting 40 or more pounds, and assisting adults/children weighing 200 pounds or more with possible use of mechanical devices where applicable.
Must be able to proficiently type a minimum of 40 words per minute.

CREDENTIALS:
Minimum High School education or equivalent. Minimum one-year healthcare experience.
Current physical exam and/or free from communicable disease as required by state law.