Rehab Tech (Acute) - PRN - OLG

3M HEALTHCARE; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

3M HEALTHCARE is seeking a Rehab Aide to work under the direct supervision of a licensed physical or occupational therapist. You will assist with therapeutic modalities as instructed, prepare treatment areas, and transport patients using wheelchairs or stretchers.

You will maintain a clean, safe environment, ensure equipment is operable, and support routine office tasks. Some travel between facilities may be required to support patient care.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required or preferred; some healthcare coursework beneficial.
• Ability to perform data entry and use standard software for patient information.
• Strong communication skills for diverse patient and staff interactions.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and maintains treatment areas, orders supplies and linens.
• Orients and mentors new staff in assigned area.
• Assists with patient care under therapist instruction.
• Transports patients to and from departments via wheelchair or stretcher.
• Supports general office and front desk procedures as needed.
• Adheres to infection control policies and isolation procedures.

Skills

Data entry

Windows skills

Verbal and written communication

Travel between facilities

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Some college coursework in Healthcare Sciences

Job description

Job Summary

This job works under direct on‑premises supervision of a licensed physical or occupational therapist and, according to detailed instructions, competency completion, policies and procedures, provides therapeutic modality treatments as assigned, prepares therapy areas and patients for treatments, and transports patients by use of wheelchairs and stretchers. Maintains all equipment and environment to assure that they are clean, operable, and safe. This job performs isolation techniques as outlined in Infection Control policy.

Education

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred: Some college coursework in Healthcare Sciences.

Work Experience

• Required: None.
• Preferred: 5 years relevant experience or pursuing education in a clinical program.

Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of required job information.
• Must be proficient with Windows‑style applications, keyboard, and various software packages specific to role.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
• Must be able to travel throughout and between facilities.

Job Duties

• Prepares and maintains work area for treatment including ordering of supplies/linen and pharmaceuticals.
• Orients and mentors new staff in needs of assigned area.
• Monitors and assists in patient‑care as specifically instructed by the therapist according to their competencies.
• Assists with generalized office and front desk procedures.
• Transports patients to and from department or room via wheelchair or stretcher as directed by professional staff in a safe and courteous manner.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
• Other related duties as required.

Physical and Environmental Demands

Frequently exerting 10 to 20 pounds of force to move objects; occasionally exerting up to 100 pounds of force. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The incumbent works in a patient care area; works in an area where patients enter; works directly with patients; and/or works with specimens that could contain communicable diseases. The incumbent has an occupational risk for exposure to all communicable diseases. Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.