Rehab Therapy Tech

Encompass Health Corporation; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement and continuous education opportunities

Company-matching 401(k)

Employee stock purchase plans

Flexible spending and health savings accounts

Job summary

Encompass Health Corporation in Mesa, Arizona is seeking a Rehabilitation Therapy Technician I to provide essential support for rehabilitation therapists and deliver excellent patient care. This role involves setting up equipment, maintaining safety, and collaborating with the healthcare team.

Ideal candidates should possess a high school diploma or equivalent and CPR certification. The position offers benefits including medical plans, paid time off, and opportunities for tuition reimbursement, alongside a vibrant work culture.

Qualifications

• CPR certification preferred unless hospital policy requires otherwise.
• Completed elements required for clinical ladder Rehab Tech I or equivalent training.

Responsibilities

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

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Rehabilitation Therapy Technician I Career Opportunity

Join a team that puts your passion for care first. Are you searching for 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 will play an integral role in supporting rehabilitation therapists and delivering exceptional patient care. Your responsibilities will include setting up equipment, maintaining a safe work environment, and collaborating closely with therapists and nurses.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

• License/Certification: CPR certification preferred (unless hospital policy requires otherwise).
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Completed elements required for clinical ladder Rehab Tech I or equivalent training in school or on-the-job training.

Benefits

From day one, you will have access to:

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for both full-time and part-time employees and their families.
• Generous paid time off that accrues over time.
• Opportunities for tuition reimbursement and continuous education.
• Company-matching 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• A vibrant community of individuals passionate about the work they do.

EEO and Diversity Statement

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.