Rehab Therapy Tech - Acute Hospital Care- PRN

General Description:

Under immediate supervision of a therapist, assists in carrying out treatment plan designed by therapist and prescribed by a physician.

Essential Responsibilities:

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.

• Assists therapist in administering treatments such as ultrasound, electrical stimulation, hot and/or cold packs, supervised exercise, etc.
• Assists with motorized traction to relieve neck and back pain.
• Assists therapist with patient transfers, exercise, walking, etc.
• Prepares the treatment area by restocking supplies and linens, draining, and cleaning the whirlpool, setting up treatment trays, etc.
• Performs clerical duties such as pulling and filing patient charts.

General Responsibilities:

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: None required.

Experience: None required.

Licensure/Certifications/Registrations Required: Basic Life Support (American Heart Association) required upon hire.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to prioritize tasks.
• Good interpersonal skills for working with patients and staff.
• Basic reading, writing and math skills,
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient with the use of Microsoft Office tools.