Rehab Therapy Tech

Encompass Health Corporation; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase

Job summary

Encompass Health Corporation in Austin, TX, seeks a Rehabilitation Therapy Technician I to support rehabilitation therapists and deliver compassionate patient care. You will set up equipment, maintain safety, and collaborate with nurses to help patients progress.

The role emphasizes teamwork, effective communication with patients and families, and contributing to a patient-centered treatment plan in a nationally recognized inpatient rehabilitation leader.

Qualifications

• CPR certification preferred unless hospital policy requires otherwise.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Has completed elements required for clinical ladder RehabTech I or equivalent training in school or on-the-job training.

Responsibilities

• Support therapists' daily patient care and therapy activities.
• Facilitate effective communication with patients, families, and caregivers.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to maintain patient safety and deliver patient-centered treatment.
• Prepare and transport patients according to the patient schedule.
• Communicate to therapists on outcomes/observations of patient care activities.

Skills

CPR certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Clinical ladder RehabTechI training or equivalent

Job description

Rehabilitation Therapy Technician I Career Opportunity

JoinaTeamThatPutsYourPassionforCare First

Are you in search of a career close to home and heart? Join Encompass Health, where we foster a supportiveenvironmentpromotingemployeegrowthandameaningfulimpactonpatientrehabilitation. As a Rehabilitation Therapy Technician I, you'll play an integral role in supporting rehabilitation therapists and delivering exceptional patient care. Your responsibilities will include setting up equipment, maintaining a safe working environment, and collaborating closely with therapists and nurses. Embrace a fulfilling career where compassionate care aligns with your professional aspirations.

AGlimpseintoOur World

At Encompass Health, you'll experience the difference the moment you become a part of our team. Workingwithusmeansaligningwitharapidlygrowingnationalinpatientrehabilitationleader. We take pride in the growth opportunities we offer and how our team unites for the greater good of our patients. Our achievements include being named one of the "World's Most Admired Companies" and receiving the "Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® Award", among other accolades, which is nothing short of amazing.

StartingPerksand Benefits

AtEncompassHealth,wearecommittedtocreatingasupportive,inclusive,andcaringenvironment where you can thrive. From day one, you will have access to:

• Affordablemedical,dental,andvisionplansforbothfull-timeandpart-timeemployeesand their families.
• Generouspaidtimeoffthataccruesover time.
• Opportunitiesfortuitionreimbursementandcontinuous education.
• Company-matching401(k)andemployeestockpurchase plans.
• Flexiblespendingandhealthsavings accounts.
• Avibrantcommunityofindividualspassionateabouttheworkthey do!

BetheRehabTherapyTechyoualwayswantedto be

• Supporttherapists'dailypatientcareandtherapy activities.
• Facilitateeffectivecommunicationwithpatients,families,and caregivers.
• Collaboratewiththehealthcareteamtomaintainpatientsafetyanddeliverpatient-centered treatment.
• Prepareandtransportpatientsaccordingtothepatient schedule.
• Communicatetotherapistsonoutcomes/observationsofpatientcare activities.

Qualifications

• License/Certification:CPRcertificationpreferred(unlesshospitalpolicyrequires otherwise).
• Education:HighSchoolDiplomaorequivalent preferred.
• HascompletedelementsrequiredforclinicalladderRehabTechIorequivalenttrainingin school or on-the-job training.

We'reeagertomeetyou,andwetrulymeanthat.Joinourfamilyandlet'smakeadifference together!

The Encompass Health Way

We proudly set the standard in care by leading with empathy, doing what's right, focusing on the positive, and standing stronger together. Encompass Health is a trusted leader in post-acute care with over 150 nationwide locations and a team of 36,000 exceptional individuals and growing!

At Encompass Health, we celebrate and welcome diversity in our inclusive culture. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, color, creed, age, mental or physical disability, or any other protected classification.