Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Per Diem - POET

Southern Kentucky Rehabilitation Hospital; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Kentucky Rehabilitation Hospital in Bowling Green, KY is hiring a Nursing Assistant to provide compassionate patient care under RN supervision. The role supports rehabilitation patients across brain injury and orthopedic services, with an emphasis on safety, dignity, and timely documentation.

Salary starts at $18.00 per hour, experience-based, with opportunities for growth through orientation and potential advancement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Hospital experience as a patient care technician, nursing assistant, or related field.
• Certified BLS or completion within first 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Transports patients to and from various treatment areas when necessary; assists in moving patients in and out of stretchers and wheelchairs.
• Performs services for the patient involving dressing, showering, bathing and oral feeding.
• Answers patient lights and performs services in a timely manner that adds to the physical well-being of the patient. Participates in patient turning/repositioning, performs purposeful hourly rounds.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certified BLS or completion within first 90 days

Job description

Southern Kentucky Rehabilitation Hospital

A Select Medical and Vibra Healthcare partnership

Position: Nursing Assistant

Location: Bowling Green, KY

Schedule: Both shifts available

$18.00 per hour based on experience

Our inpatient rehabilitation hospital is committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care to best address the medical, physical, emotional, and vocational challenges for individuals with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas.

We support your career growth and personal well-being.

• Start Strong: Extensive orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
• Opportunity for Advancement: Demonstrate your skills and dedication which could lead to potential full-time opportunities
• Foster Well-being: We offer benefits which support the financial, work/life and emotional well-being of you and your family members. Part time/Per Diem positions are eligible for 401k based on reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year.
• Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care
• Under the general supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Patient Care Technician performs routine tasks in patient care/assistance and documentation of care provided.
• Transports patients to and from various treatment areas when necessary; assists in moving patients in and out of stretchers and wheelchairs.
• Performs services for the patient involving dressing, showering, bathing and oral feeding.
• Answers patient lights and performs services in a timely manner that adds to the physical well-being of the patient. Participates in patient turning/repositioning, performs purposeful hourly rounds.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Requires hospital experience as a patient care technician, nursing assistant or experience in a related field such as a medical assistant or as an actively enrolled nursing student.
• Certified BLS or completion within first 90 days of employment required.

*Post offer employment testing (POETs) are completed as part of the onboarding process and are to be completed before an employee's first day of work.*