Therapy Technician, Brooks at Halifax Inpatient, Full-time

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Daytona Beach (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Comprehensive Benefits package

Vacation/Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Clinical Education and Professional 개발

Job summary

Halifax Health in Daytona Beach is seeking a Therapy Tech to assist patients under the direction of physical and occupational therapists in inpatient rehabilitation. The role includes direct patient interaction, setup and monitoring of treatment sessions, and support for routine office tasks as needed.

Responsibilities include assisting with transfers, preparing whirlpool baths and dressings, maintaining infection control, and documenting patient responses for therapists.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Escort patients, guests, clients, and residents to treatment areas.
• Assist patients on/off exercise tables or equipment and with transfers.
• Prepare whirlpool baths, dressings and assist with dressing changes.
• Adhere to infection control practices and clean whirlpool equipment.
• Monitor patient responses to treatment and report to supervisor.

Skills

CPR/BLS

Interpersonal skills

Mobility/Endurance

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma

Job description

The 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.Halifax Health | Brooks Rehabilitation - Center for Inpatient Rehabilitation, located within Halifax Health – Medical Center of Daytona Beach, specializes in treating stroke, spinal cord injury, brain injury and complex orthopedic conditions. A full spectrum of physical and neuro rehabilitation services are provided.Responsibilities: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.Hours: Full-Time; 40hrs/weekLocation: 303 N Clyde Morris Blvd, Daytona Beach, FL 32114Compensation: Experience and education may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.Thriving in a culture that you can be proud of, you will also receive many employee benefits such as the following:Competitive PayComprehensive Benefits packageVacation/Paid Time OffRetirement PlanEmployee DiscountsClinical Education and Professional Development Programs