Rehabilitation Therapy Tech I — Caring Patient Support

Encompass Health Corporation; Cookeville (TN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision plans

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with company match

HSA/FSAs

Job summary

Encompass Health Corporation is seeking a Rehabilitation Therapy Technician I to assist rehabilitation therapists with treatment and patient care in a hospital setting. The role involves equipment setup, maintaining safety, and close collaboration with therapists and nurses to deliver high-quality patient care.

The incumbent will be responsible for preparing patients, supporting daily activities, and ensuring timely transport according to schedules, while upholding patient safety and

Qualifications

• BLS (CPR) required or must be obtained within 30 days of hire within this role.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in hospital environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supports daily therapy department processes and operations.
• Assists patients with daily personal activities.
• Supports tasks such as dressing, grooming, bathing, eating, toileting, and mobility as delegated by rehabilitation therapists.
• Prepares and transports patients according to the patient schedule.
• Assists therapists with daily care and patient therapy as delegated.
• Communicates to rehab therapists on outcomes/observations of patient care activities.
• Reports on patient performance, condition, and participation during care activities.
• Enhances patient safety through responsiveness to patients and caregivers.
• Provides assistance, care, and comfort under the supervision of rehabilitation therapists.
• Asks for therapist assistance when patient needs exceed tech's position and skill level.
• Assesses whether patient's need for information or intervention is beyond the scope one's own position and skill level.
• Determines whether guidance and assistance is needed from rehabilitation therapists.
• Communicates patient concerns and/or change in condition to rehabilitation therapists.
• Defers physician, case manager, patient, visitor, or caregiver requests to therapists.
• Relays request for information on patient condition, diagnosis, prognosis, progress, plan of care, or discharge plan to the appropriate therapist.
• Suggests processes for improvement.
• Maintains awareness of patient satisfaction and safety data.
• Knows how specific department performance impacts the overall hospital financials.
• Makes recommendations to supervisor on departmental equipment needs.
• Assists with rehabilitation technology applications and modalities as delegated.
• Organizes, plans, and manages time effectively to complete assignments.

Skills

BLS/CPR

Hospital experience

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Encompass Health Corporation is seeking a Rehabilitation Therapy Technician I to assist rehabilitation therapists with treatment and patient care in a hospital setting. The role involves equipment setup, maintaining safety, and close collaboration with therapists and nurses to deliver high-quality patient care.

The incumbent will be responsible for preparing patients, supporting daily activities, and ensuring timely transport according to schedules, while upholding patient safety and