Day Shift Rehab Technician - Patient-Centered Care Team

Mercy Medical Center; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, IA seeks a patient care assistant to support Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants in a fast-paced rehabilitation department. This full-time, first-shift role provides outpatient and inpatient support, under supervision, with schedules in EPIC and direct patient interaction.

Candidates must have a High School Diploma or equivalent and Basic Life Support certification.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• No professional experience required.
• Must possess strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Physical Therapist/Physical Therapist Assistant with patient care.
• Schedules patients in EPIC and assists with active management of outpatient/inpatient schedules.
• Greet and direct patients, physicians, and visitors with professional courtesy.
• Maintains department supplies, equipment, and workspace; handles recycling and documentation tasks.
• Follows Mercy safety guidelines and reports unsafe conditions or incidents promptly.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, IA seeks a patient care assistant to support Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants in a fast-paced rehabilitation department. This full-time, first-shift role provides outpatient and inpatient support, under supervision, with schedules in EPIC and direct patient interaction.

Candidates must have a High School Diploma or equivalent and Basic Life Support certification.