What are the responsibilities and job description for the Rehabilitation Tech position at Strive Rehab?
Position summary:
Rehabilitation Technicians, also known as Physical Therapy Technicians, assist physical therapists in providing care to patients recovering from injuries, surgeries, or chronic illnesses.
They play a crucial role in helping patients regain their mobility and manage their pain.
Their duties and responsibilities include:
- Assist physical therapists in providing direct patient care
- Prepare therapy equipment and treatment areas for patient use
- Help patients with exercises and treatments as directed by the physical therapist
- Monitor and document patients’ progress and responses to treatments
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized therapy environment
- Set up and operate therapeutic equipment such as ultrasound machines, TENS units, and hot and cold therapy equipment
- Provide patient education on how to use assistive devices like crutches or wheelchairs
- Order, maintain, and restock therapy supplies as needed
