Rehabilitation Technician

Davita Inc.; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Alexandria is seeking a Rehab Technician to join their dedicated team. The role involves supporting Therapists in patient treatments, ensuring a safe environment, and maintaining treatment supplies. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in entering the rehabilitation field and gaining hands-on experience.

Qualifications

• Basic Life Support certification required through the American Heart Association.
• Preferred: 1 year of experience as a Rehab Tech in inpatient care setting.

Responsibilities

• Maintains clean treatment area and equipment inventory.
• Assists Therapists with patient treatment under guidance.
• Communicates patient status to families while deferring to Therapists.

Skills

Patient Communication

Safety Precautions

Treatment Assistance

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Inova Mt. Vernon inpatient rehab team is looking to add a Rehab Technician to our wonderful team. Come work along side our Rehab clinicals while they help our patients thru their recovery journey. Perfect opportunity for someone interested in learning more about the Rehab space as a career. Must be willing to assist with a variety of duties and responsibilities.

Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.

Rehabilitation Technician Job Responsibilities:

• Maintains a clean, safe and orderly treatment area and Maintains equipment upkeep and inventory.; Maintains supplies at the appropriate par levels and in established timeframes at the direction of the supervisor.
• Assists with the provision of treatment under the guidance/direction of a Therapist.
• Effectively prepares and arranges supplies for the treatment of patients.
• Adheres to the established guidelines for patient care by the treating Therapist.
• Utilizes precautions for safety during the provision of services.
• Contacts Therapists if there are any changes in patients' conditions or changes in responses to treatments.
• Communicates appropriate information to patients and families regarding patients' status while deferring to Therapists when appropriate.
• Provides appropriate education methods/materials to patients at their level of understanding and motivation.

Rehabilitation Technician Additional Requirements:

Certification - Basic Life Support must be thru the AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION

Licensure - Not required

Experience - Not required

Education - High School Diploma or Equivalent

PREFERRED qualifications: a year of experience as a Rehab Tech in an inpatient care setting.