What are the responsibilities and job description for the Rehabilitation Technician, Outpatient, Full-time, East Greenwich, RI position at Mass General Brigham?
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Job Summary
SummaryResponsible for performing routine exercises or follow-up of functional activities (direct patient care) under the direct supervision of a licensed therapist or therapy assistant.
Does this position require Patient Care? Yes
Essential Functions
- Prepares patients for treatment by therapist.
- Assists therapists during therapy.
- Attends and actively participates in team meetings.
- Transfers and transports patients in a safe and timely manner.
- Maintains equipment and working area in clean, orderly condition.
Qualifications
High School Diploma or Equivalent required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No
Licenses and Credentials
Experience
Experience working as a Rehab Aid 0-1 year preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Excellent attention to detail Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
- Good bedside manner.
- Good physical strength and stamina for lifting and moving immobile patients.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Physical Requirements
- Standing Frequently (34-66%)
- Walking Frequently (34-66%)
- Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
- Lifting Occasionally (3-33%) 35lbs (w/assisted device)
- Carrying Occasionally (3-33%) 35lbs (w/assisted device)
- Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
- Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Climbing Occasionally (3-33%)
- Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
- Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
- Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crawling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Reaching Occasionally (3-33%)
- Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
- Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
- Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
- Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
- Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
- Talking Constantly (67-100%) Hearing Constantly (67-100%)
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EEO Statement:
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