Rehab Tech I

Works under the supervision of a therapist to provide therapeutic assistance to patients. Assists the therapist in patient care. Transfers and transports patients, assists patients in activities of daily living as directed by the therapist. Participates in providing recreational activities for patients. Prepares, cleans and maintains treatment areas and equipment. Performs housekeeping duties within the department. Is responsible for light clerical duties as deemed necessary. Services are delivered within the framework of an interdisciplinary team approach, including the patient and significant others. These services are delivered in compliance with CommonSpirit Health's mission, ethical standards, and policies and procedures.

Patient Assistance: assists the therapist in the treatment of patients; transfer, transport and assist patients to therapies according to patient schedules; implement the plan of care in a thorough and complete manner under the direction of the therapist including patient preparation, gait training, functional training, exercise therapy, and ADL functions.

Cleaning: keep all treatment areas and equipment clean and orderly; perform routine housekeeping as required; maintain all cleaning and temperature logs.

Clerical: record clearly and completely all therapy treatments and time with patients on the appropriate forms; manage transmission and receipt of pertinent medical records; perform light clerical duties as required.

Communication: encourage, educate and assist patients to reach their maximum functional level; ensure confidentiality of all patient information; communicate in a respectful and courteous manner.

Safety: Demonstrate proper body mechanics when performing tasks and seek assistance when needed; utilize universal precautions when appropriate.

Work Behavior: be responsible, reliable and honest in all patient care and work ethics; demonstrate flexibility in job tasks; adhere to all facility and department policies and procedures.

Professional Growth: attend departmental and hospital in-services

Required

High School Graduate General Studies upon hire or High School GED upon hire

Basic Life Support - CPR - American Heart Association- within 14 days of hire

St. Joseph Health – Bryan/College Station, Navasota, Caldwell, Madisonville, TX. Since 1936, St. Joseph Health has been caring for the communities in and surrounding the Brazos Valley. We have a Level III Trauma Center, the first Joint Commission certified Primary Stroke Center, and the first accredited Chest Pain Center in the Brazos Valley. St. Joseph Health is a leader in critical care and the largest provider of cardiovascular care in the region. As an integrated healthcare system St. Joseph Health includes a comprehensive network of over 100 employed providers including primary care physicians specialists and advanced practice clinicians. The network includes more than 30 ambulatory clinics featuring primary care, Express Clinics, and imaging and diagnostic services.