Senior Rehab Therapy Tech – Patient Services

Texas Health and Human Services Commission; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% paid employee health insurance

Defined benefit pension

Generous time off

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is seeking a Rehab Therapy Tech IV at Austin State Hospital to deliver and supervise rehabilitation activities for patients. The role supports the Director and Assistant Director in therapy program development, patient instruction, and community reintegration planning.

The position requires strong KSAs in rehabilitation methods, patient observation, and staff training, with skills in documentation, teamwork and communication.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of rehabilitation activities and mental illnesses.
• Ability to supervise and guide staff.
• Ability to train rehabilitation staff.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement rehabilitation therapy activities.
• Train and mentor Rehabilitation Technicians.
• Assist in scheduling and transporting patients.
• Maintain equipment and supplies for rehabilitation.
• Document progress and patient behavior in notes.

Skills

Rehab activities

Mental health

Supervision

Training others

Communication

Documentation

Teamwork

Job description

Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is seeking a Rehab Therapy Tech IV at Austin State Hospital to deliver and supervise rehabilitation activities for patients. The role supports the Director and Assistant Director in therapy program development, patient instruction, and community reintegration planning.

The position requires strong KSAs in rehabilitation methods, patient observation, and staff training, with skills in documentation, teamwork and communication.