Rehabilitation/Mobility Technician - PRN

University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

UVA Health is seeking a Rehabilitation and Mobility Technician to support patient care in an outpatient rehabilitation setting. You will work with licensed nurses and therapists to assist with mobility activities and therapeutic exercises as directed by clinicians.

Responsibilities include preparing equipment, maintaining a safe environment, and ensuring availability and cleanliness of rehabilitation gear. Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team promotes early mobility and recovery for

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: No experience required.
• Certification: BLS healthcare provider required.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with mobility activities and therapeutic exercises as directed by licensed clinicians.
• Prepare equipment and maintain a safe environment for rehabilitation sessions.
• Maintain rehabilitation and mobility equipment, ensuring availability and cleanliness.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support patient mobility and recovery.
• Provide hands-on assistance during therapy sessions with patient comfort and safety.

Skills

Mobility assistance

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Rehab equipment

Job description

How does this role support patient care at UVA Health?

The Rehabilitation and Mobility Technician works collaboratively with licensed nursing staff and rehabilitation professionals, including physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech-language pathologists, to provide essential patient care support in an outpatient acute care setting. This role functions under the direct supervision of licensed medical personnel and plays a key part in promoting patient mobility and recovery.

What can I expect to do in this role?

• Assist patients with mobility activities and therapeutic exercises as directed by licensed clinicians.

• Support rehabilitation sessions and patient care procedures by preparing equipment and ensuring a safe environment.

• Manage and maintain rehabilitation and mobility equipment, ensuring availability and cleanliness.

• Promote the importance of early and ongoing mobility to patients and families in alignment with clinical care plans.

• Provide hands-on assistance during therapy sessions and mobility activities, ensuring patient comfort and safety.

• Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams to support optimal patient outcomes.

• Provide for a safe environment and safe delivery of care.

• Actively participate in professional growth activities and maintains necessary skills and competencies.

• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: High School Graduate or Equivalent

Experience: No experience required

Licensure: American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Job requires standing for prolonged periods and frequently bending/stooping/traveling. Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull 20-50lbs. May be exposed to blood/body fluids and infectious disease.

The pay range for this role is $18.60 - $19.59 hourly. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.

UVA Health (https://jobs.virginia.edu/why-uva-health) is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report "Best Hospitals" guide (https://health.usnews.com/best-hospitals/area/va/university-of-virginia-medical-center-6344000) rates UVA Health University Medical Center as "High Performing" in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures. We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. UVA Health Children's (https://jobs.virginia.edu/uva-childrens) is named by 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report (https://health.usnews.com/best-hospitals/area/va/university-of-virginia-childrens-hospital-PA6344000) as the best children's hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation. Our footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA's commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment (https://eocr.virginia.edu/notice-non-discrimination-and-equal-opportunity) .