Rehabilitation Technician

Heath Village; Hackettstown (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Heath Village Meadows in Hackettstown, NJ is seeking a full-time Rehab Tech to support nursing and therapy teams, coordinate patient transport, and maintain rehab equipment. The role includes assisting with treatment areas, scheduling appointments, and ensuring compliance with care standards.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, with CNA or CHHA background and CPR certification preferred. EMR experience (NetHealth) is also preferred, along with strong interpersonal skills and a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CNA or CHHA background preferred.
• CPR certification preferred.
• Previous experience in a similar role preferred.
• Proficiency with EMR software (NetHealth) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with nursing and therapy teams to transport patients to and from therapy.
• Provide clerical and gym organizational support; assist with patient treatment under supervisory rules.
• Maintain wheelchair and equipment distribution inventory.
• Supervise therapeutic dining and support program development.
• Respond to residents, families, and visitors in a courteous manner.
• Schedule rehabilitation appointments.
• Ensure compliance with resident care policies and quality standards.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Customer service

Mobility support

Education

High school diploma or GED

CNA or CHHA background preferred

CPR certification preferred

Tools

NetHealth EMR

Job description

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Full Time Heath Village Meadows, Hackettstown, NJ, US

Salary Range: $16.00 To $18.00 Hourly

Heath Village is a constantly growing and unique retirement community providing multiple levels of housing and healthcare for close to 400 residents and is located on a 100+ acre campus. Heath Village seeks employees with diverse backgrounds, motivation and experience or interest in working with the elderly. Many of our positions have on the job training and we promote from within.

Rehab Tech responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Collaboration of operations with nursing team and therapy team to ensure timely transportation of patients to and from therapy.
• Maintains smooth departmental operations by providing clerical and gym organizational support. Assisting with patient treatment only under the approved supervisory rules and regulations pertaining to each discipline.
• Maintains wheelchair and equipment distribution inventory.
• Supervises therapeutic dining.
• Emphasis on customer service developing a rapport and mutual respect with the patient/caregiver, as well as team members, to foster an optimum environment in support of goal achievement.
• Participation in program development committees for professional and program quality growth.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Ensuring the resident care policies and procedures are followed in compliance with applicable quality of care standards.
• Assisting clinical rehabilitation staff with the preparation of treatment area, customer transport (ambulatory or wheelchair) to and from the Rehab department. Assisting with patient treatment only under the approved supervisory rules and regulations pertaining to each discipline.
• Maintaining the cleaning, maintenance, and inventory of all Rehab equipment.
• Scheduling rehabilitation appointments.
• Consistently and appropriately responding to the needs and concerns of residents, families, and visitors in a pleasant, respectful, and courteous manner.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• CNA or CHHA background preferred
• CPR certification preferred
• Previous experience in a similar role preferred.
• Proficiency in electronic medical record (EMR) software, such as NetHealth preferred
• Advanced ability to manage patient mobility and transportation needs
• Ability to maintain a clean, tidy, and safe environment in line with regulations
• Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills, as well as a caring nature

Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm