Rehabilitation Technician

Lifepoint Health; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Part time

Job summary

Lifepoint Health's Texas Rehabilitation Hospital of Fort Worth is seeking a Rehabilitation Technician for PRN shifts. The role supports therapy goals, safely transports patients, and collaborates with the rehab team to ensure quality care.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, CPR certification, and 6-12 months of rehab experience. Strong communication, reliability, and teamwork are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 6-12 months of relevant experience in rehabilitation strongly recommended; on-the-job training after orientation.
• Effective verbal and written communication; ability to follow directions; patient transport and safe lifting techniques (up to 50 lbs).
• CPR Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Follow patient care tasks as determined by the OTR/RPT to help patients achieve therapy goals.
• Safely transport patients to and from therapy and other activities.
• Communicate clearly with the rehabilitation team.
• Observe and recognize patient reactions to treatment; follow instructions accurately.
• Lift and carry equipment, supplies, and materials up to 50 lbs; use proper body mechanics.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care support

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Communication

Teamwork

CPR certification

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Facility Name: Texas Rehabilitation Hospital of Fort Worth

Schedule: PRN

Your experience matters

Lifepoint Rehabilitation is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Rehabilitation Technician joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How you'll contribute

A Rehabilitation Technician who excels in this role:

• Follow patient care tasks as determined by the OTR/RPT to help patients achieve therapy goals.
• Safely transport patients to and from therapy and other activities.
• Communicate clearly (verbally and in writing) with members of the rehabilitation team.
• Observe and recognize patient reactions to treatment; follow instructions accurately.
• Lift and carry equipment, supplies, and materials up to 50 lbs on a regular basis; use proper body mechanics.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What we're looking for

Applicants should hold a high school diploma or equivalent. Additional requirements include:

• 6-12 months of relevant experience in a rehabilitation setting strongly recommended; willing to participate in on-the job training after orientation
• Effective verbal and written communication; ability to follow directions; patient transport and safe lifting techniques (up to 50 lbs.); observation and basic documentation; reliability, teamwork and time management.
• CPR Certification required

EEOC Statement

"Texas Rehabilitation Hospital of Fort Worth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Texas Rehabilitation Hospital of Fort Worth is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.