Rehab Technician (1.0 FTE)

Billings Clinic; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Billings Clinic is seeking a Rehab Technician to assist in patients’ rehabilitation programs under licensed therapists. The role includes helping with ROM exercises, ambulation, and ADLs across hospital, outpatient, and affiliated sites in Billings Clinic’s network.

You will work daytime shifts, with weekend coverage, in a full-time capacity. The position emphasizes safety, quality patient care, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provides range of motion exercises, ambulation assistance, transfer practices and other exercises as determined by the licensed therapy staff.
• Assists patients/residents in preparing for treatment and with applications/removal of braces and bandages.
• Maintains a safe, clean and orderly environment and ensures patient safety in line with policy.
• Performs department clerical duties and supports professional growth and development.

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Job description

You’ll want to join Billings Clinic for our outstanding quality of care, exciting environment, interesting cases from a vast geography, advanced technology and educational opportunities. We are in the top 1% of hospitals internationally for receiving Magnet® Recognition consecutively since 2006.

And you’ll want to stay at Billings Clinic for the amazing teamwork, caring atmosphere, and a culture that values kindness, safety and courage. This is an incredible place to learn and grow. Billings, Montana, is a friendly, college community in the Rocky Mountains with great schools and abundant family activities. Amazing outdoor recreation is just minutes from home. Four seasons of sunshine!
You can make a difference here.

About Us

Billings Clinic is a community-owned, not-for-profit, Physician-led health system based in Billings with more than 4,700 employees, including over 550 physicians and non-physician providers. Our integrated organization consists of a multi-specialty group practice and a 304-bed hospital. Learn more about Billings Clinic (our organization, history, mission, leadership and regional locations) and how we are recognized nationally for our exceptional quality.

Your Benefits

We provide a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to all full- and part-time employees (minimum of 20 hours/week), including Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer matching, Defined Contribution Pension Plan, Paid Time Off, employee wellness program, and much more.

Magnet: Commitment to Nursing Excellence

Billings Clinic is proud to be recognized for nursing excellence as aMagnet®-designated organization, joining only 97 other organizations worldwide that have achieved this honor four times. The re-designation process happens every four years.

Pre-Employment Requirements

All new employees must complete several pre-employment requirements prior to starting.

Rehab Technician (1.0 FTE)

Hospital Division (BILLINGS CLINIC HOSPITAL)

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Shift: Day, Weekends
Employment Status: Full-Time (.75 or greater)
Hours per Pay Period: 1.00 = 80 hours every two weeks (Non-Exempt)
Starting Wage DOE: $17.00 - 21.25

Under the supervision of the licensed therapy staff, assists in the patients’/residents’ rehabilitation processes, to promote independence and successful completion of the established rehabilitation program as established by the licensed therapist(s). Work may be performed within one or more of the environments within Billings Clinic to include hospital, inpatient and outpatient, Aspen Meadows Retirement Community, outpatient clinic, and/or branch or affiliate sites.

Essential Job Functions

• Supports and practices the mission and philosophy of Billings Clinic and designated service line.
• Provides range of motion exercises, ambulation assistance, transfer practices, and other exercises as determined and outlined by the licensed therapy staff. (Patient Care, Rehab, Provides Exercise Program)
• Remains alert to patients’/residents’ response to treatment, notifying the licensed therapist of any need for assistance. (Patient Care, Patient Observation, Rehab Patient Obs)
• Assists patients/residents to perform ADL tasks, using adaptive equipment as a modality for independence, as appropriate. (Patient Care, Rehab, Equipment)
• Follows work assignments, and appropriate work schedules in completing and performing tasks. core
• Assists the patient/resident in preparing for treatment. Assists with the applications/removal of braces and bandages in accordance with proper procedure and policy. Practices sterile or aseptic techniques. (Patient Care, Procedures, Assist Patient)
• Maintains a safe, clean and orderly environment, assuring safety by using safety devices and practices to prevent injury to self, co-workers and residents. Maintains competency in all organizational, departmental and outside agency environmental, employee or patient safety standards relevant to job performance.
• Participates in activities that promote professional growth and development, including meetings, committees, QI and educational programs. Identifies needs and sets goals for own growth and development; meets all mandatory system and departmental requirements. core
• Understands, communicates and actively promotes adherence to Patient/Resident Rights; maintaining confidentiality of patient/resident information. core
• Performs minor maintenance on medical appliances. Performs adjustments on medical appliances in accordance with the direction of the licensed therapist, or departmental policy, as appropriate. (Environment of Care, Equipment, Minor Equipment Maintenance)
• On behalf of the licensed therapist, communicates with third party vendors to obtain specific supplies and equipment for identified patient/resident needs. (Resource Management, Inventory, Vendor Supplies)
• Maintains a facility wide rehab related equipment inventory and a current list of patients/residents using that equipment. Makes equipment rental and purchase recommendations dependent on this inventory and in conjunction with materials management’s agreements and policies. (Resource Management, Equipment, Maintains Rehab Equipment List)
• Identifies need and sets goals for own professional growth and development; meets all mandatory requirements. Participates and attends educational meetings with respect to continuing education, co-worker in-services, and Billings Clinic educational course offerings to enhance knowledge and further professional skills.
• Performs the department’s clerical duties. Performs other duties as assigned to meet the needs of the department or organization.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• High school graduate or equivalent

Experience

Certifications and Licenses

• Healthcare Provider CPR certification
• Previous Rehabilitation Tech or Certified Nursing Assistant experience preferred

Billings Clinic is Montana’s largest health system serving Montana, Wyoming and the western Dakotas. A not-for-profit organization led by a physician CEO, the health system is governed by a board of community members, nurses and physicians. Billings Clinic includes an integrated multi-specialty group practice, tertiary care hospital and trauma center, based in Billings, Montana. Learn more at www.billingsclinic.com/aboutus

Billings Clinic is committed tobeing an inclusive and welcoming employer, that strives to be kind, safe, andcourageous in all we do. As an equal opportunity employer, our policies andprocesses are designed to achieve fair and equitable treatment of all employeesand job applicants. All employees and job applicants will be provided the sametreatment in all aspects of the employment relationship, regardless of race,color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maritalstatus, national origin, age, genetic information, military status, and/ordisability. To ensure we provide an accessible candidate experience forprospective employees, please let us know if you need any accommodations duringthe recruitment process.

Human Resources is located on the corner of North 29th and8th Avenue North. Enter through the main entrance to the building and go to the lower level. Human Resources is located at the bottom of the main entrance staircase to the right.