Rehabilitation Technician

MedStar Health; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization seeks a Rehab Technician to join their team. This role offers a chance to assist in various therapeutic settings, providing support and education under the guidance of Therapists. Ideal for candidates looking to grow in the rehabilitation field and requires only a high school diploma.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required, but one year as a Rehab Tech preferred.
• Must obtain Basic Life Support Certification from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a clean treatment area and assists with patient treatment under Therapist direction.
• Educates patients about their conditions and treatment methods.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Safety precautions

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. This is a Rehab setting, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech Therapy assistance, not Behavioral Health|

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 a rehab or hospital setting.