Rehab Therapy Tech

Encompass Health; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 19,320 - 27,517; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Portland, Maine, is seeking a Rehabilitation Therapy Technician I to support rehabilitation therapists and deliver exceptional patient care. The role involves collaborating with the healthcare team to maintain safety, preparing patients for treatment, and communicating effectively about patient care outcomes. Qualifications include a high school diploma and preferred CPR certification. This position offers a starting pay of $17.00/hr.

Qualifications

• CPR certification preferred or required by hospital policy.
• Has 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 healthcare team to maintain patient safety.
• Prepare and transport patients according to the patient schedule.
• Communicate to therapists on outcomes/observations.

Skills

Effective communication

Patient care

Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Rehabilitation Therapy Technician I Career Opportunity - Pool

Join Encompass Health as a Rehabilitation Therapy Technician I. You will support rehabilitation therapists and deliver exceptional patient care, including setting up equipment, maintaining a safe working environment, and collaborating with therapists and nurses to provide patient-centered treatment.

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.

Qualifications

• License/Certification: CPR certification preferred (unless hospital policy requires otherwise).
• Education: 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 training.

Base pay range

$17.00/hr - $17.00/hr

Company overview

At Encompass Health, we foster a supportive environment promoting employee growth and meaningful patient rehabilitation. We are a national inpatient rehabilitation leader, with opportunities for growth and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer, welcoming applications regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, color, creed, age, disability status, or other protected classifications.