Rehabilitation Technician

Halifax Health; Daytona Beach (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Halifax Health is seeking a Rehabilitation Technician to assist therapists in implementing treatment plans for pediatric through geriatric patients. The role supports heat/cold therapy, gait training, mobility aids, and use of rehab equipment.

Strong communication, safety, and reliability are essential. Responsibilities include transporting patients, maintaining equipment and supplies, answering phones, and helping keep the department safe and clean.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of Physical or Occupational Aide course or 1 year of relevant experience.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and relate to patients of various ages.
• Ability to work under supervision with established programs.
• Ability to care for pediatric to geriatric patients.

Responsibilities

• Assist therapists with prescribed treatment plans for patients.
• Ambulate patients and assist transfers.
• Fit patients with mobility aids and supervise safety.
• Operate rehab equipment (e.g., Cybex, Biodex) and CPM devices.
• Maintain and stock department supplies and equipment.
• Transport patients and monitor condition during transit.
• Perform clerical tasks as needed (answering phones, errands).
• Ensure department cleanliness and safety.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CPM devices

Mobility aids (walkers/crutches)

Job description

Day (United States of America)

Rehabilitation Technician

The Rehab Tech assists the Physical Therapist or Occupational Therapist to carry out prescribed treatment plans to assigned pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.Will possess knowledge and skills to care for the pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.

• High School Diploma or GEDequivalent required.
• Completion of Physical or Occupational Aide course or one year’s experience with demonstration of proficiency of skills required.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions, an ability to relate effectively to patients and families with physical and psychological disabilities.Ability to take responsibility for tasks performed on a repetitive basis without instruction.Must be skilled in providing care for the pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients
• Assists the therapist with patient’s treatment plan to include: heat, cold, light, water and electricity. Responsiveness, accuracy and alertness in assisting. Takes responsibility for carrying out established programs under supervision.
• Assists in ambulating patients to include: placing and removing patients from wheelchairs, stretchers, etc. and assisting patients to restrooms using appropriate and safe techniques.
• Assists therapist in fitting patients with walkers, crutches, orthopedic and other supportive devices. Accuracy and safety.
• Assists the therapist with Cybex, Biodex and other exercise equipment. Applies CPM devices safely and in a timely manner.
• Clean and maintain walkers, wheelchairs and other rehab equipment for patient use on all floors.
• Maintains and stocks supplies in department. Notifies Office Coordinator when supplies are low.
• Transports patients. Ensures patient’s safety and observes patient’s condition during transit and reports any changes in condition to therapist. Timely communication, accuracy and safety in transportation.
• Performs miscellaneous tasks including: answering phones, running errands, filling in for secretary and keeping department safe and clean. Timeliness and accuracy in performing assigned tasks.