Sup Rehab Tech-PT-Occupational Therapy

Harris Health; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Health in Houston, TX is seeking a non-licensed aide to support the physical and occupational therapy teams in a hospital setting. You will assist with routine tasks and patient care under supervision, helping to maintain equipment and department operations.

No licensure is required; a High School diploma or GED is required. Hospital experience is preferred. Bilingual abilities are a plus, and strong communication with diverse patients is essential.

Qualifications

• Education/Specialized Training/Licensure: High School Diploma or GED
• Work Experience (Years and Area): No experience required; Hospital experience preferred
• Equipment Operated: Competency in rehabilitation equipment

Responsibilities

• Assist professional staff in routine patient care under supervision.
• Perform routine tasks related to operation and maintenance of department and equipment.
• Demonstrate competence to adapt work and customer service methods to patients' needs.

Skills

Verbal communication

Public interaction

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Rehabilitation equipment

Job description

About Us

Harris Health is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health's robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet® nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

Job Summary

A non-licensed employee who performs routine tasks under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist, occupational therapist, certified occupational therapist assistant, and/or physical therapist assistant related to the operation and maintenance of the department and equipment. Assists professional staff in routine patient care under their direct supervision. Demonstrates competence to adapt work and customer service assistance methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychological, cultural, safety, and other departmental needs of patients served by the department.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education/Specialized Training/Licensure: High School Diploma or GED
• Work Experience (Years and Area): No experience required; Hospital experience preferred
• Equipment Operated: Competency in rehabilitation equipment

Special Requirements

• Communication Skills: Above Average Verbal (Heavy Public Contact)

Bilingual Preferred

• Medical Terms

WORK SCHEDULE

Flexible