Rehabilitation Therapy Technician I

RiseMe; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401K matching

Employee recognition program

Dental and health insurance

Paid holidays

Short and long-term disability

Pet insurance

Daily Pay

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The therapy technician role at UnityPoint Health supports therapists by performing clerical tasks, equipment preparation, and patient transport, under licensed supervision. Front desk duties and basic EPIC use are included to aid patient flow and care delivery.

Requirements include a high school diploma, BLS, and preferred medical setting experience; training on HIPAA and regulatory guidelines is expected. This position emphasizes safety and teamwork across departments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year experience in a medical setting preferred or experience as a therapy aide/tech/volunteer or current enrollment in a PT/OT/ST program.
• Basic Life Support (BCLS) through the American Heart Association required.
• IL & IA Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter training within 60 days of hire.
• IL & IA Dependent Adult Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs clerical duties for therapists and staff (e.g., faxing, scanning, copying, tx activity creation, filing).
• Provides support at front desk by assisting with phone answering, patient requests, and basic EPIC functions.
• Assists with the preparation and cleaning of equipment and treatment area.
• Coordinates maintenance requests and maintains all departmental equipment.
• Assists with transportation of patients as needed.
• Orders supplies for the department. Obtains supplies from outside vendors.
• Performs other tasks as requested.
• Practice reflects knowledge of HIPAA, DMV, OSHA and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare.

Skills

Customer service

Clerical skills

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

EPIC software

Job description

Overview

The therapy technician will assist with set up for patient treatment, perform a variety of housekeeping tasks, care for equipment and perform a variety of assigned clerical tasks. The therapy technician is responsible for assisting with routine patient care activities as requested and under the direct supervision of a licensed professional. Therapy technician will assist with transportation of patients as needed and will strive to provide a safe, clean and organized environment for patients and staff.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few:

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.

• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

Customer Service:

Performs clerical duties for therapists and staff (e.g., faxing, scanning, copying, tx activity creation, filing

Provides support at front desk by assisting with phone answering, patient requests, and basic EPIC functions

Assists with the preparation and cleaning of equipment and treatment area.

Coordinates maintenance requests and maintains all departmental equipment

Assists with transportation of patients as needed.

Orders supplies for the department. Obtains supplies from outside vendors.

Performs other tasks as requested.

Clinical Excellence/Patient Care:

Reports any questions or concerns regarding compliance immediately to the attention of department or organization/hospital administrative staff.

Utilizes a family-centered approach (considering physical, psych/social, spiritual, educational, safety, and related criteria) appropriate to the age of the patients served.

Shows responsible and accountable management of human, fiscal, and material resources.

Accepts responsibility for maintaining and developing personal and professional skills and knowledge related to the work area assigned.

Demonstrates initiative to improve quality and customer service by striving to exceed customer expectations.

Balances team and individual responsibilities; open and objective to other’s views; gives them welcome feedback; contributes to positive team goals; and puts the success of the team above own interests.

Demonstrates the knowledge that patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors, accidents and infections and reporting potential or actual concerns immediately.

Demonstrates ability to meet business needs of department by regular, reliable attendance.

Practice reflects knowledge of HIPAA, DMV, OSHA and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare.

OTHER FUNCTIONS: The following are performed on an as needed basis:

This position may be assigned a specific mission to address in an emergency situation to assist in disaster response and recovery as part of the UPH-DM Hospital Emergency Incident Command System. Situations of a critical nature may require an individual to perform multiple tasks until additional support can be obtained.

Performs functions other than described due to extenuating circumstances.

Qualifications

Education:

High school graduate or equivalent required.

Experience:

One year experience in a medical setting preferred or experience as a therapy aide/tech/volunteer or current enrollment in a PT/OT/ST program.

License(s)/Certification(s):

Basic Life Support (BCLS) through the American Heart Associationrequired.

IL & IA Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter training in state(s)whereproviding carerequiredwithin60 daysof hire.

IL & IA Dependent Adult Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training in state(s)whereproviding carerequiredwithin60 daysof hire.