Rehabilitation Technician

Mercy Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Cedar Rapids is seeking a day-shift Rehabilitation Aide to support Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants. The role is a first shift, with hours Monday through Friday 7:45am-4:15pm or 8:00am-4:30pm, totaling 40 hours weekly.

The position provides a wide range of duties within the Rehabilitation Department to support patient care. Responsibilities include assisting with patient care, scheduling in EPIC, check-in procedures for sessions, communication with physicians, stocking

Qualifications

• Must form good interpersonal relationships and communicate effectively.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are required.
• Able to work under supervision in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Physical Therapist/Physical Therapist Assistant with patient care.
• Schedule patients in EPIC and help manage patient appointments.
• Check patients in for initial and follow-up sessions (outpatient).
• Communicate with physicians, including notes, faxes, and mail.
• Order and track supplies, stock items, and inventory.
• Greet and direct customers, patients, physicians, and visitors.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

EPIC scheduling system

Job description

Job Summary

This position is a first shift position with the hours being Monday through Friday 7:45am-4:15pm or 8:00am-430pm Work Shift Day Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Summary This position supports Mercy's philosophy of patient centered care by providing patient care services under the direction and supervision of a Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant. This position includes a wide range of duties for the Rehabilitation Department to support and assist with patient care. This position may also be used for Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy students who will obtain the necessary licensure within 60 days to become a licensed OT or PT.

Job Duties

• Assists the Physical Therapist/Physical Therapist Assistant as needed with patient care
• Schedules patients in EPIC and assisting with active management of patient schedules
• Checks patients into therapy to include proper paperwork for initial sessions and repeat sessions - outpatient only
• Communicates with physicians, includes mailing and receiving notes, faxes
• Checking and placement of the confidential recycling boxes
• Makes copies as requested by staff, as needed for documentation, patient education and home exercise program
• Distributes department mail each day
• Orders and tracks supplies, stocks items, inventory
• Inventories durable medical equipment and supplies, and communicates with vendors
• Plaza - UVB/PUVA cleans and calibrates – outpatient only
• Cleans and organizes department gyms to include linens and equipment
• Sends notes requiring physician certification
• Provides restorative care as planned by the PT/PTA - inpatient only
• Calls facilities for current patient information
• Greets and directs customers, patients, physicians, community leaders, general public, staff and visitors. Uses proper greetings and direction of phone calls and messages.
• Follows Mercy's safety guidelines, carries out job-specific safety duties and responsibilities, and promptly reports any unsafe conditions, situations, incidents and injuries.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Must be able to form good interpersonal relationships, organizational skills, and possess good written and verbal communication skills.

Professional Experience

No professional experience required.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Licensure, Certification, Registration

Basic Life Support certification in accordance with the American Heart Association required.

Pay Rate Type

Hourly Mercy is an independent, community-based organization supporting the Cedar Rapids area for over 120 years. Mercy is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion and therefore evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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