Rehabilitation Technician: Direct Patient Care & Therapy

Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems seeks a Rehabilitation Technician to support direct patient-care activities under licensed therapists in a fast-paced hospital setting in Richmond, VA.

You will monitor patient responses, handle routine administrative duties, and assist with coordinating volunteers and onboarding staff. Expect flexible shifts, including evenings and weekends, with potential essential-employee status and competitive hourly compensation.

Qualifications

• Must have CNA certification preferred
• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Experience with patient care and basic clerical tasks is beneficial

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient-care activities under licensed therapist supervision
• Monitor patient responses to activities and report to supervising therapist
• Perform administrative tasks: scheduling, registration, supply stocking, equipment upkeep
• Coordinate or supervise volunteers and assist with onboarding new team members
• Work hours may include evenings and weekends and potential essential-employee status

Skills

Patient care under supervision

Communication skills

Basic computer skills

Personal trainer experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science/Health Sciences

Job description

Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems seeks a Rehabilitation Technician to support direct patient-care activities under licensed therapists in a fast-paced hospital setting in Richmond, VA.

You will monitor patient responses, handle routine administrative duties, and assist with coordinating volunteers and onboarding staff. Expect flexible shifts, including evenings and weekends, with potential essential-employee status and competitive hourly compensation.