What are the responsibilities and job description for the Rehab Tech position at Cortland Health & Rehabilitation?
Cortland Health & Rehabilitation -
BASIC FUNCTION
Assists the facility and therapy department to direct daily operations and maintain compliance and regulatory guidelines. The Rehabilitation Tech may assist with treatments only when under the direct supervision of a therapist or nurse. Refer to Medicare Regulations and state law for the definition of direct supervision.
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Complete clerical and patient, client, team member related duties
- Restorative care as applicable by state / federal regulations and organizational procedures
- Participate in department meetings and in facility meetings as assigned
- Perform clerical work as directed, including computerized activities
- Consistently attends work and provides appropriate notice for scheduled vacations
- Answer and direct phone calls
- Develop and maintain a filing system
- Maintain compliance and regulatory driven duties such as obtaining physician signatures, maintain quarterly screen compliance and any other State or CMS regulations
- Coordinate work activities with members of other departments and other staff within the rehabilitation department
- Demonstrate a positive attitude and team building approach with all patients, clients, team members
- Provide general support to visitors
- Coordinate therapy schedule with nursing if needed
- Assist patients, clients, team members with issues or needs
- Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency
- Participate in facility performance improvement programs
- Perform other duties as requested
- Report any unusual incidents to Administrator
- Assist in maintaining the cleanliness of the treatment areas and department
- Assist with maintaining an adequate stock of supplies and equipment
EXPOSURE RISK
The Rehabilitation Tech is at high risk for exposure to blood and body fluids.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Reports to Administrator
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
As delegated.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
High School graduate or equivalent.
CNA certificate if required by state law.
EXPERIENCE
Previous experience in patient / resident care in a nursing center, hospital, or rehabilitation center preferred. Therapy students will be considered.
WORKING CONDITIONS
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
Completion of on-the-job orientation and training program.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Must be able to move (walk, stoop, bend, stand, sit push, pull and lift) intermittently throughout the workday.
