CHI Health Immanuel·Omaha, Nebraska
The Rehab Tech assists licensed therapists by preparing treatment areas, managing equipment, and providing direct support during patient rehabilitation sessions. They also perform essential clerical tasks, maintain medical records, and ensure a safe, organized clinical environment.
Where You’ll Work CHI Health Immanuel, located in North Omaha just off of I-680 on 72nd Street, offers a full-service hospital, cancer center, rehabilitation center, specialty spine hospital and more.
For well over a century, our commitment to serve our community inspires our staff to provide the highest quality of care to all who we have the privilege to serve.
Job Summary and Responsibilities As a Rehab Tech, you will assist licensed therapists in providing therapeutic care and support to patients undergoing rehabilitation.Every day you will prepare treatment areas, help patients with exercises and mobility, manage equipment, and maintain a safe and organized clinical environment as delegated.To be successful, you will demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to supporting patient progress and therapist needs within the rehabilitation setting.
Receives work assignments and information concerning the preparation for, and performance of, therapy activities from the Therapist.
May provide set up and supervision, as directed by a therapist, for routine treatments such as: whirlpool and paraffin baths, ultrasound, gait training, exercise and the application of hot and cold packs; using techniques in a safe and acceptable manner.
Observes patients during treatments and notifies Therapist of any physical distress or equipment malfunctioning.
Records patient and treatment data in the patient’s medical record as directed.
Transports, prepares/positions patient for a treatment or evaluation, as directed by a therapist.
Obtains necessary equipment, materials and supplies from storage areas and prepares them for use.
Performs clerical functions to include: patient registration, scheduling, charge entry, faxing, photocopying and delivery of therapy notes/records to the appropriate physician(s) or other hospital personnel.
Periodically inventories supplies.
Assists with ordering, stocking and cleaning of departmental equipment and supplies.
Authorized to make entries in the medical record, consistent with and limited to the scope of the job duties and any applicable licensure.
Job Requirements Required High School Graduate or GED Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association Preferred Prior experience working in a rehabilitation or other health care facility with direct patient care
Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and hold a current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association. Prior experience in a rehabilitation or healthcare facility providing direct patient care is preferred.
Market context
Behavioral health roles in Nebraska are often competitive because employers typically seek candidates with a master’s degree, an active, unrestricted LIMHP license, and experience using EHR systems such as Athena RMS. This category can draw steady demand from clinics, hospitals, and community providers, and the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform help you review the original posting faster. Before applying, confirm your licensure status and highlight post-master’s behavioral health experience in your resume.