Tampa General Hospital·Tampa, Florida
The Rehab Therapy Technician provides direct and indirect support to patients by assisting with therapy sessions, patient transport, and restorative activities. They are also responsible for maintaining clean, safe, and organized treatment areas while adhering to hospital safety and infection control protocols.
Under the supervision of licensed Rehab Therapists and Rehab Therapy Assistants, the Rehab Therapy Technician (RTT) provides both direct and indirect support to patients receiving rehabilitation services.
Responsibilities include assisting with patient preparation, transport, restorative therapy follow-through, and treatment session activities as directed by the therapist.
The RTT also maintains and prepares treatment areas, stocks equipment and supplies, disinfects items, and ensures safe and orderly workspaces.
The role requires strong interpersonal skills, a patient-centered approach, and adherence to hospital policies, safety standards, and the mission, vision, and values of Tampa General Hospital.
Essential Functions: Supports therapists during treatment, helps position or prepare patients, and assists with restorative therapy activities as directed.
Moves patients to and from therapy sessions following safe lifting, transfer, and mobility guidelines.
Stocks supplies, sets up needed equipment, disinfects items, and maintains clean, safe, and organized therapy spaces.
Observes patient responses during treatment, reports changes to licensed staff, and responds appropriately to emergent situations.
Follows hospital protocols for disinfecting equipment, handling bodily fluids, and adhering to Level 1 OSHA bloodborne pathogen guidelines.
Provides accurate updates to therapists, reports patient issues immediately, and maintains respectful communication with all customers.
Records daily patient encounters or charges when assigned and submits documentation in a timely manner.
Assists other team members, adapts to shifting priorities, and contributes to achieving shared patient care goals.
Attends required training, participates in in-services, mentors new RTTs when requested, and maintains BLS certification.
High School Diploma or GED Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification Requires strong interpersonal and communication skills, a consistently positive attitude, and a genuine desire to help others, with prior experience in a healthcare setting.
Candidates must possess a High School Diploma or GED and a current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification. Prior experience in a healthcare setting and strong interpersonal communication skills are required.
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Market context
In Florida, outpatient rehabilitation and therapy tech roles typically see steady demand as clinics support ongoing patient recovery and mobility needs. These positions are competitive because employers often look for candidates with healthcare experience, current BLS certification, and strong interpersonal communication skills. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your diploma or GED, BLS status, and any relevant patient-care experience before applying.