REHAB TECH I

Covenant Health; Knoxville (TN); Sur place; USD 25 000 - 37 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Parkwest Medical Center, part of Covenant Health, is seeking a Rehabilitation Therapy Technician (PRN/Occ) for day shifts. The role supports licensed staff in patient care and may involve transporting patients, equipment, and records within the unit.

Responsibilities include assisting with exercises, preparing patients for treatment, and performing basic office duties while adhering to safety policies. CPR certification is required, and HS diploma or GED is preferred for applicants.

Qualifications

• Minimum education not specified; any combination of education/work experience acceptable.
• Experience: None required.
• CPR certification required.

Responsabilités

• Assist in procedures, daily living activities, and mobility skills.
• Prepare patients for treatment and transport patients, records, and equipment.
• Perform basic patient exercises and proper use of equipment.
• Perform routine treatments and report patient conditions and responses.
• Assemble and maintain equipment.
• Perform general office procedures.
• Perform daily cleaning duties.
• Demonstrate competence for age-specific care delivery.
• May train and orient volunteers.
• Follow policies and safety standards; complete education annually; participate in quality initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Formation

High School Diploma or GED preferred

Description du poste

Rehabilitation Therapy Technician | Therapy Center

PRN/OCC, Day Shift

Parkwest Overview

Parkwest Medical Center, Covenant Health’s flagship facility in West Knoxville, combines world-class cardiac expertise with the warmth of home in serving a vibrant East Tennessee community. Since 1973, Parkwest has grown into the region’s largest hospital in the area, offering advanced services like an all-digital catheterization lab, comprehensive breast health, emergency, and critical care. It’s consistently ranked among Tennessee's top 10 hospitals by U.S.News & World Report and earns national recognition as a Top100 Heart Hospital, as well as an "A" safety grade from Leapfrog. As part of Covenant Health, the region’s largest employer, Parkwest Medical Center, marries cutting-edge technology with compassionate, community-centered care, earning accolades for cardiology, stroke, surgical excellence, and patient safety. To learn more about Parkwest Medical Center and our units, visit Covenant Health Parkwest Medical Center Opportunities.

Position Summary

Under direct supervision, assists the licensed and/or certified staff in conducting appropriate care for patients and performs general office duties as required.

Responsibilities

• Assists in carrying out procedures, activities of daily living, and mobility skills for patients as assigned.
• Assists in preparing patients for treatment and in transporting patients, records, and equipment to and from assigned areas.
• Demonstrates proper performance of basic patient exercise, including proper use of equipment. Supervises patient and performs safe (basic) gait exercise training and activities of daily living as directed by the licensed staff.
• Performs routine treatments and reports conditions, reactions, and responses of patients as applicable.
• Assembles and maintains equipment.
• Performs general office procedures.
• Performs daily cleaning duties.
• Demonstrates competence in performing critical skills to include appropriate delivery of care according to the age-specific needs of the population served.
• May train and orient volunteers.
• Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Education: None specified; will accept any combination of formal education and/or prior work experience sufficient to demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skill and ability needed to perform the essential tasks of the job, typically such as would be equivalent to a high school diploma or GED. Preference may be given to individuals possessing a HS diploma or GED.

Minimum Experience

None

Licensure Requirement

CPR required