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Rehab Tech - Children's Hospital of Richmond Outpatient Rehab - Fredericksburg, Va

VCU Health

#Patient Care #Clinical Setting #Equipment Maintenance #Physical Therapy #Occupational Therapy #Exercise Science #Speech-Language Pathology #Pediatrics

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Provides direct and indirect patient care and education under the supervision of licensed therapists. Manages general administrative duties including equipment maintenance, supply stocking, and patient scheduling.

Requirements summary

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with a bachelor's degree in Exercise or Health Sciences preferred. CNA certification and previous experience in a clinical or pediatric setting are preferred.

high schoolbachelor degreeCommunication SkillsWord ProcessingPatient MonitoringPatient CareEquipment MaintenanceAdministrative SupportDatabase ManagementPatient RegistrationPatient SchedulingPediatric CareSpreadsheetsExercise Coaching

Job description

The Rehabilitation Technician is responsible for providing direct and indirect patient-care related activities and/or education under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist and/or Speech/Language Pathologist.
The Rehabilitation Technician monitors the patient's response to activities and reports response to the supervising therapist.
Additionally, the Rehabilitation Technician performs a variety of general administrative responsibilities that may include some or all of the following: maintaining an environment of care; general departmental maintenance; cleaning of equipment; stocking of linens; ordering and stocking of supplies; monitoring of temperatures and functions of equipment; patient scheduling and registration; and other duties that support the safe and efficient operations.
Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire: CNA Certification preferred Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment: N/A Experience REQUIRED: N/A Experience PREFERRED: Previous experience working with the specific populations (Pediatrics, Adults, etc.) based on assignment Previous work experience in a hospital/clinic setting Previous experience using a personal computer and various software applications to include word processing, spreadsheets, databases, etc.
Previous experience working as personal trainer or in exercise coaching Education/training REQUIRED: High School Diploma or equivalent Education/training PREFERRED: Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, Health Sciences, or related degree Independent action(s) required: The Rehabilitation Technician is responsible for delivering patient care under the direct supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist and/or Speech Pathologist.
Incumbent must be able to judge the patient’s response to treatment and report back to the therapist accurately and timely.
Incumbent is expected to have effective communication skills, especially one-on-one.
Must demonstrate a willingness and ability to work with any patient types.
Performs all administrative responsibilities independently and refers more complex issues to supervisor for resolution.
Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): May be responsible for coordination or supervision of volunteers in the therapy areas.
Responsible for direction of PRN support staff, training and assisting supervisor with onboarding new team members, and tracking necessary administrative tasks for billing and charging purposes and reporting back to therapists, as needed.

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