Rehabilitation Technician (Rehab Unit Admin Support Specialist)

Quick Facts

• Full-time; 1.0 FTE

Description

The Rehabilitation Technician provides clerical, general, and/or patient-care support within a Rehabilitation department under the direction of the Ortho and Rehab Services Department Leader. The role supports licensed clinicians’ treatment plans, maintains a safe and organized environment of care, assists with patient care and community re-entry activities, and supports departmental operations including scheduling, phone reception, charge tracking, and supply inventory.

Responsibilities

• Assist licensed clinicians with implementing treatment plans under direction and supervision
• Clean and organize the environment of care; restock and sanitize treatment areas and equipment as needed
• Monitor equipment temperatures per policy
• Assist with patient care and escort/transport patients between nursing pods and the Rehab Department
• Support community re-entry activities as described in the plan of care
• Perform general clerical duties (mail processing, typing, faxing, photocopying, filing)
• Answer phones, schedule outpatients, and coordinate/maintain the Rehabilitation Unit therapy schedule
• Back up telephone reception as needed
• Track, enter, and verify daily charge records in a computer system
• Order supplies and maintain inventory as directed
• Participate in ongoing learning (in-services, workshops, conferences) and attend team/unit meetings
• Provide care and communication aligned with customer satisfaction and service excellence
• Follow documentation and patient cultural/psychosocial needs and adjust interventions when appropriate

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent or in pursuit of same
• BLS from the American Heart Association within 90 days of hire
• Physical ability to perform functional requirements as detailed

Benefits

• Benefits available to support employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being, including protection for unexpected life events
• Refer to the employer benefits page for detailed benefits information and eligibility by employment classification