Rehabilitation Therapy Tech I — Patient-Centered Care

Encompass Health; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 22,041 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) matching

HSA/FSA

Job summary

Encompass Health is seeking a Rehabilitation Therapy Technician I to assist therapists in daily patient care and therapy activities. You will help set up equipment, maintain safety, and transport patients according to schedules while collaborating with nurses and therapists to deliver patient-centered treatment.

The role emphasizes effective communication with patients and families, supporting a safe care environment, and contributing to a team driven by compassionate rehabilitation outcomes.

Qualifications

• CPR certification preferred; hospital policy may override.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Completed Rehab Tech I ladder elements or equivalent training in school or on-the-job training.

Responsibilities

• Support therapists' daily patient care and therapy activities.
• Prepare and transport patients according to the schedule.
• Communicate observations to therapists.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to maintain patient safety and deliver patient-centered treatment.

Skills

CPR certification

Patient communication

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Rehab Tech I training

Job description

Encompass Health is seeking a Rehabilitation Therapy Technician I to assist therapists in daily patient care and therapy activities. You will help set up equipment, maintain safety, and transport patients according to schedules while collaborating with nurses and therapists to deliver patient-centered treatment.

The role emphasizes effective communication with patients and families, supporting a safe care environment, and contributing to a team driven by compassionate rehabilitation outcomes.