Therapy Technician, Brooks at Halifax Inpatient, PRN (as needed) (3305)

Brooks Rehabilitation; Daytona Beach (FL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Halifax Health | Brooks Rehabilitation - Center for Inpatient Rehabilitation in Daytona Beach is seeking a Therapy Tech to assist therapists by direct patient interaction during treatment sessions and recovery. The role includes minor office support with patient reporting as needed.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, CPR/BLS certification, and strong interpersonal and physical abilities to support rehabilitation services. PRN hours available at the Daytona Beach location.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Escort patients, guests, clients, and residents to treatment rooms, acute care, or gym areas.
• Assist patients on/off exercise tables or equipment, or in/out of whirlpools.
• Provide supervision/assistance with transfers, gait, and exercise as directed by therapists.
• Prepare whirlpool baths, dressings, and assist with dressing changes.
• Apply hot or cold packs under therapist/assistant direction; prepare patients for equipment use.
• Monitor patient responses to treatment and report to supervisor.
• Maintain clean, safe work environment and manage supplies/equipment.

Skills

CPR/BLS

Interpersonal skills

Endurance

Mobility

Education

HS Diploma

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.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: PRN (As Needed)Location: 303 N Clyde Morris Blvd, Daytona Beach, FL 32114Qualifications