Rehab Therapy Tech

Encompass Health Corporation; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental plan

Vision plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) and Employee stock purchase

Flexible spending accounts

Health savings accounts

Job summary

Encompass Health Corporation is seeking a Rehabilitation Therapy Technician I to support therapists, assist with daily patient care, and ensure patient safety. The role collaborates with nurses and the care team to provide patient-centered treatment.

The position emphasizes compassionate care, ongoing learning, and contribution to a nationally recognized inpatient rehabilitation leader with 150 locations nationwide.

Qualifications

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

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

Communication

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Clinical ladder Rehab Tech I training or equivalent

Job description

Rehabilitation Therapy Technician I Career Opportunity

Join a Team That Puts Your Passion for Care First

Are you in search of a career close to home and heart? Join Encompass Health, where we foster a supportive environment promoting employee growth and a meaningful impact on patient rehabilitation. 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.

A Glimpse into Our World

At Encompass Health, you'll experience the difference the moment you become a part of our team. Working with us means aligning with a rapidly growing national inpatient rehabilitation leader. 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.

Starting Perks and Benefits

At Encompass Health, we are committed to creating a supportive, inclusive, and caring environment where you can thrive. From day one, you will have access to:

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

Be the Rehab Therapy Tech you always wanted to 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.

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.