Patient Care Tech-Therapy

Ernest Health, Inc.; Mishawaka (IN); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Rehabilitation Hospital of Northern Indiana in Mishawaka, Indiana seeks a Full-Time Therapy Patient Care Technician to support patients and therapy staff under a licensed therapist. Join a state-of-the-art inpatient rehab facility focused on mobility, communication and daily living skills, with dedicated teams delivering personalized care.

Candidates should have a High School Diploma, CPR certification, and preferably one year of hospital experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• CPR Certification required.
• One year hospital setting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision of a licensed therapist, provide support care to patients and therapy staff.
• Align daily practice with the hospital's mission and guiding principles.

Skills

CPR Certification

1 year hospital experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Rehabilitation Hospital of Northern Indiana in Mishawaka, Indiana (South Bend area) is a cutting-edge inpatient rehabilitation facility focused on helping patients reclaim their lives after serious injuries or illnesses. We provide intensive rehab care for stroke survivors, individuals with brain or spinal cord injuries, multiple trauma, and other debilitating conditions. Our hospital’s expert team - including board-certified rehabilitation physicians (physiatrists), therapists, and nurses - work together to deliver personalized therapy programs aimed at restoring mobility, communication, and daily living skills. With a state-of-the-art therapy gym and a compassionate approach to care, we offer an ideal setting for healing and improvement. Fully accredited and consistently praised for our patient outcomes, Rehabilitation Hospital of Northern Indiana proudly serves patients across the region with high-quality, individualized rehabilitative care.

We are seeking a Full-Time Therapy Patient Care Technician to join our team of passionate patient caregivers!

As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, we offer robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs. These programs focus to enhance the employees’ work experience, recognize, and celebrate achievements. We also encourage employees to share their work experience through “My Ernest Journey” and through our Engagement Survey, where our approach is “You Spoke, We Listened”. These platforms provide additional avenues for employees to give feedback about their work experience and share what is important to them.

Our hospital offers comprehensive benefits, designed to support your health and financial well-being.

Benefits:

• PPO and High Deductible Medical Plan options
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account options available
• Dental and Vision coverage
• 401K with employer matching
• Life insurance
• Short-and-long term disability

Wellness & Work Life Balance:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program with quarterly wellness challenges with participation incentives
• Earned Time Off - start accruing vacation time on start date

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• CPR Certification required.
• One (1) year experience in a hospital setting preferred

Additional Qualifications/Skills:

• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
• Demonstrates awareness of current Infection Control requirements and practices
• Demonstrates clinical proficiency utilizing policies, procedures, and guidelines
• Demonstrates appropriate use of supplies and equipment
• Demonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.

Responsibilities

Working under the supervision of a licensed therapist, primarily responsible for providing support care to patients and therapy staff. Integrates the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.