REHAB TECH (TR/PRN)

The Rehab Tech at Riverside Healthcare plays a vital role in supporting physical, occupational, and speech therapists in delivering high-quality care to patients. The position is responsible for assisting with the daily operations of the rehabilitation department, ensuring equipment is prepared, helping with patient transport, and assisting therapists during treatment sessions. The Rehab Tech is an integral part of the rehabilitation team, ensuring patient comfort and contributing to the efficient operation of the rehab facility.

Essential Duties

• Assist therapists with patient treatment sessions by preparing equipment, monitoring patient progress, and providing hands-on support as directed.
• Transport patients to and from therapy sessions within the facility, ensuring safety and timeliness.
• Prepare and maintain the cleanliness and organization of therapy equipment and treatment areas.
• Support therapists in implementing therapeutic exercises, activities, and modalities as directed by the licensed therapy staff.
• Communicate with therapists and nursing staff to ensure the smooth coordination of patient care.
• Maintain accurate documentation of patient activity and equipment use in accordance with departmental protocols.
• Provide basic patient care, such as positioning, assisting with mobility, and offering comfort measures during therapy sessions.
• Demonstrates flexibility with assignments within professional scope/duties/licensure.
• Participate in care team meetings, case conferences, and continuing education to stay current with best practices in occupational therapy and home health care.
• Perform administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, answering phones, and filing paperwork as needed.

Non-essential Duties

• Assist with inventory management by restocking supplies and reporting equipment needs.

Preferred Experience

• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, and staff members.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Physical ability to assist with patient transfers and to move equipment as necessary.
• A commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care.
• Prior experience as a Rehab Tech or in a similar healthcare support role preferred.

Required Licensure/Education

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Employee Health Requirements

Exposure/Sensory Requirements:

Exposure to:

• Chemicals: Clorazene, Virex, Germicidal wipes, Liquid paper.
• Video Display Terminals: Average
• Blood and Body Fluids:Overall, there is a minimal risk of exposure to blood and body fluid. Potential risk would be in the event of patient incontinence and open wounds treated in hydrotherapy. There is also some potential for risk in equipment failure such as a catheter or IV breaking.
• TB or Airborne Pathogens: Minimal.

Sensory requirements (speech, vision, smell, hearing, touch):

• Speech: Needed for communication with patients and staff.
• Vision: Needed for reading and patient observation.
• Smell: N/A
• Hearing: Needed for patient communication. 
• Touch: needed for manipulation of equipment.

Activity/Lifting Requirements

Percentage of time during the normal workday the employee is required to:

• Sit: 5%
• Twist: 5%
• Stand: 35%
• Crawl: 0%
• Walk: 35%
• Kneel: 2%
• Lift: 10%
• Drive: 0%
• Squat: 5%
• Climb: 0%
• Bend: 5%
• Reach above shoulders: 1%

The weight required to be lifted each normal workday according to the continuum described below:

• Up to 10 lbs: Frequently 
• Up to 20 lbs: Frequently 
• Up to 35 lbs: Frequently 
• Up to 60 lbs: Occasionally 
• Up to 75 lbs: Not Required
• Up to 100 lbs: Not Required 
• Over 100 lbs: Not Required

Describe and explain the lifting and carrying requirements. (Example: the distance material is carried; how high material is lifted, etc.):

Demonstration of proper body mechanics for lift/carry

Maximum consecutive time (minutes) during the normal workday for each activity:

• Sit: 60 
• Twist: 5
• Stand: 60
• Crawl: 0
• Walk: 45
• Kneel: 5
• Lift: 10
• Drive: 15
• Squat: 5
• Climb: 5
• Bend: 5
• Reach above shoulders: 5
• Repetitive use of hands (Frequency indicated): 
• Simple grasp up to 15 lbs. 
• Normal weight: 15# occasional
• Pushing &pulling Normal weight: 50-200# occasional
• Fine Manipulation: Manipulation of equipment controls. Pushing wheelchairs.
• Repetitive use of foot or feet in operating machine control: Bed lock and cardiac chair at least 50lbs of pressure.

Environmental Factors & Special Hazards

• Environmental Factors (Time Spent): 
• Inside hours: 8
• Outside hours : 0
• Temperature: Normal Range 
• Lighting: Average
• Noise levels: Average 
• Humidity: Normal Range 
• Atmosphere:
• Special Hazards: Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical: General use of exercise equipment and computers, modalities. Chemical additives for whirlpools, disinfectants.
• Protective Clothing Required: Gown, gloves or mask if there is potential contact with blood or body fluid.