Lifepoint Health·Ames, Iowa
The Rehabilitation Technician assists OTR/RPTs with patient care tasks to help patients achieve therapy goals. Responsibilities include safely transporting patients and monitoring their reactions to treatment.
Facility Name: Mary Greeley Medical Center
Schedule: Full-time/40 hours per week
Your experience matters
Lifepoint Rehabilitation is part of Lifepoint Health [https://lifepointhealth.net/locations], a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Rehabilitation Technician joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
How you’ll contribute
Follows patient care tasks as determined by the OTR/RPT to help patients achieve therapy goals.
Safely transports patients to and from therapy and other activities.
Communicates clearly (verbally and in writing) with members of the rehabilitation team.
Observes and recognizes patient reactions to treatment; follows instructions accurately.
Lifts and carries equipment, supplies, and materials up to 50 lbs on a regular basis; uses proper body mechanics.
Why join us
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience: 6–12 months of relevant experience in a rehabilitation setting strongly recommended; willing to participate in on-the-job training after orientation.
Certifications: CPR certification (as required).
“Lifepoint Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Rehabilitation is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier.
Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities.
We believe that success is achieved through talented people.
We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.
We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life.
We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.
Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and a CPR certification. Six to twelve months of experience in a rehabilitation setting is strongly recommended.
Market context
Rehabilitation technician openings in Iowa are often tied to hospitals, outpatient clinics, and long-term care settings that need support for therapy teams. Competition can be stronger for candidates with rehab experience, CPR certification, and familiarity with patient mobility and documentation. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your CPR status and highlight any hands-on rehab or patient-care experience in your application.