Rehabilitation Tech

OhioHealth; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

OhioHealth is seeking a Rehabilitation Technician in the Speech Therapy department to assist licensed professionals with therapeutic interventions and routine patient care. The role supports equipment maintenance, treatment area setup, and patient transportation, contributing to efficient therapy delivery.

Responsibilities include assisting therapists and students, handling non-patient tasks, and helping with onboarding and training.

Qualifications

• High School or GED (Required).
• CPR Certification within 90 days of hire or prior.
• One to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of experience.

Responsibilities

• Direct and indirect patient care in therapy settings.
• Assist in preparation and maintenance of treatment areas and equipment.
• Transport patients as needed and support during transfers and treatments.
• Assist in constructing adaptive equipment and splints as required.
• Deliver and dispense therapy supplies or materials; support routine operations in the rehab department.
• Support onboarding and training of new technicians and staff.

Education

CPR Certification

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

We are more than a health system. We are a belief system.

We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more – in our careers and in our communities.

Job Description Summary

The Rehabilitation Technician works under the supervision of licensed rehabilitation staff professionals to assist the licensed professional in therapeutic interventions and routine patient care. The rehab tech assists in maintaining orderly operation of the rehabilitation department.

Responsibilities And Duties

85%

Direct and indirect patient Care The Rehabilitation tech may be assigned routine duties that assist in the delivery of therapy care and operations, such as:

• Maintenance and care of equipment and supplies;
• Preparation, maintenance, and cleaning of treatment areas;
• Transportation of patients;
• Taking care of patients personal needs before, during or after treatments;
• Assisting in the construction of adaptive equipment and splints;
• Delivery and/ or dispensing of equipment &/or therapy supplies or materials.
• Assisting patients preparing for, during, and at the conclusion of treatment such as changing clothes, assisting during transfer, and altering position during treatment t ;
• Personally assisting the therapist, therapist assistant, student therapist, and/or student therapist assistant while the therapist, therapist assistant, student therapist, and/or student therapist assistant is concurrently providing services to the same patient.

Adapted from the Ohio Laws and Rules Regulating the Practice of Occupational and Physical Therapy.

10%

Non-Patient Care Tasks:

• Clerical, secretarial, and administrative activities.
• Assist in the onboarding, orientation and training of new techs, staff, volunteers and students.
• 5% Department Functions 1. Attends appropriate in-services, competency assessments, and mandatory hospital education. 2. Participates in department quality improvement activities.

Minimum Qualifications

High School or GED (Required)

Additional Job Description

One to three months related Experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of and Experience . CPR Certification or must have within 90 days of hire.

Work Shift

Day

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Department

Speech Therapy

Join us!

• if your passion is to work in a caring environment
• if you believe that learning is a life-long process
• if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industry

Equal Employment Opportunity

OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment