Rehabilitation Technician - PRN (Outpatient)

Mercy; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy is seeking an energetic Patient Care Assistant to support therapists in the Oklahoma City facility. Under supervision, you will assist with patient care, registration, scheduling, and preparing treatment areas.

You will help move patients to and from the Rehab Therapy Gym and maintain safety and cleanliness. You will greet patients, coordinate with nurses and therapists, and perform assigned tasks with initiative, all while upholding Mercy's mission and values.

Qualifications

• One year experience or education in therapies preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Good human relations and communication with patients.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the registration and scheduling process of patients.
• Perform patient care duties with patients of all ages within departmental policies and procedures while under the direction of staff therapists.
• Responsible for transferring patients to and from the Rehab Therapy Gym.
• Assist therapists and other staff with treatment procedures as directed.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area and prepare treatment areas; transportation and transfer activities for patients.

Skills

Patient care

Teamwork

Scheduling

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy! Under the general supervision of the Physical Therapy Supervisor, assists therapists with performing patient care duties for patients of all ages.

• Assists with the registration and scheduling process of patients.
• Perform patient care duties with patients of all ages within departmental policies and procedures while under the direction of staff therapists.
• Responsible for transferring patients to and from the Rehab Therapy Gym.
• Required to possess excellent human relation skills (lilstening and speaking) especially while working with patients.
• Must be able to work well with others and be flexible with regard to performing a variety of duties.
• Must also demonstrate initiative and responsibility for daily tasks.
• Direct contacts include patients, therapists, and nurses.
• Primary tasks include entering charges along with the preparation of treatment areas and assistance with treatment procedures as directed by the therapists.
• Other duties include cleaning/preparing treatment areas, assisting when necessary with appointment scheduling and filing, occasionally performing receptionist duties, and transportation and transfer activities for patients to and from the department.
• No Supervisory responsibilities.
• Will perform all work with accord to the mission, vision, and values of Mercy.
• Provide Safe transportation of the patient to and from the department as directed by therapists and according to departmental policies and procedures for safety.
• Assist therapists by performing treatment procedures/modalities according to departmental policies and procedures regarding standards of care and safety.
• Demonstrate knowledge of special needs and behavior of specific age groups.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area as standardized in departmental policies and procedures
• Greet all patients and visitors in a courteous manner. Notify appropriate therapist immediately of their arrival.

Position Details

Experience: One year experience or education in therapies preferred Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.