Therapy Technician, Adaptive Wellness, PRN (3804)

Brooks Rehabilitation; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Brooks Rehabilitation in Jacksonville is seeking a Therapy Tech to assist physical and occupational therapists in patient treatment sessions and recovery. The role includes escorting clients, assisting with transfers, setting up equipment, and ensuring a safe, clean treatment environment.

The position requires a high school diploma, current CPR/BLS certification, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current hands-on CPR/BLS Certification.
• Good interpersonal skills, strength, endurance and mobility.
• Must be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients, guests, clients, and residents to private treatment rooms or gym areas.
• Assist patients on/off exercise tables or equipment and with transfers as directed.
• Monitor patient responses to treatment and report to supervisor.
• Maintain clean, orderly, and safe treatment areas; manage supplies and equipment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

Strength & Mobility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

DescriptionThe Therapy Tech has the opportunity to directly interact with patients to assist under the direction of physical and occupational therapists with patient treatment sessions and recovery as well as opportunity for minimal office support work with patient reporting assistance.Location: Nocatee YMCA and ST Augustine YMCA, Other sites in Jacksonville as neededHours: PRN, As needed on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9am - 4:30pmResponsibilities:Escorts patients, guest, clients, and residents to the private treatment rooms, acute care, or gym areas.Assists patients on/off exercise tables or equipment, or in/out of whirlpools. Provides general supervision/assistance with transfers, gait, and exercise. All the above are at the discretion of the therapist/assistant.Prepares whirlpool baths, and dressings, and assists with dressing changes. Adheres to current infection control practices, including cleaning of whirlpool equipment.Applies hot or cold packs under Therapist/Assistant direction. Prepares patients, guest, clients, and residents using proper positioning and draping, prior to equipment use including ultrasound, electrical stimulation, UV irradiation and therapeutic exercise equipment under therapist direction.Monitors/reports response of patients to treatment and informs appropriate supervisor. Recognizes emergency procedures and reacts appropriately.Ensures that linens are changed on treatment tables, and that supplies and equipment are returned to the proper location in a timely manner.Identifies malfunctioning equipment and documents needed for repair/maintenance, notifying Supervisor as appropriate.Assists with maintaining clean, orderly, and safe work environment. Follows schedule of cleaning per department policy.Assists Administrative Secretary with department paperwork upon request. This is a secondary duty and should be done so as not to conflict with primary responsibilities.Perform other duties as may be required from management.Qualifications:High school diploma or equivalentCurrent hands-on CPR/BLS Certification.Good interpersonal skills, good strength, endurance and mobility are also required.Must be able to multi-task and work in a fast paced environment.Location: Nocatee YMCA and ST Augustine YMCA, Other sites in Jacksonville as neededHours: PRN, As needed on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9am - 4:30pmCompensation: Experience, education and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.Qualifications