What are the responsibilities and job description for the Rehabilitation Technician, Part Time, Acute Care, High Point position at Wake Forest?
JOB SUMMARY: Provides high quality, comprehensive therapeutic direct and indirect care for the patient, which is supportive of the care given by the Physical/Occupational Therapy Department.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or GED equivalent. One-year experience with patients preferred. Two years college with classes in anatomy, exercise physiology or health and sports science preferred.
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION: CPR Certification.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Assists with patient care treatment under the supervision of a licensed physical or occupational therapist to meet the goals and needs of the patient.
- Provides appropriate patient care in accordance with age/developmental guidelines.
- Communicates in a professional manner with patients, physicians, and staff.
- Performs various administrative, inventory, and organizational duties to meet the needs of the department.
- Promotes professional growth and provides community education and/or committee representation.
- Maintains safe and clean treatment areas.
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:
- Ability to communicate professionally with therapist and other health professionals
- Ability to communicate with patients of all age groups
- Experience with computer processing
- Demonstrates courteous and respectful communication skills
- Demonstrates flexibility with an ever-changing schedule
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Clean, well-lit comfortable climate, however, occasional conditions with high moisture content
- Contact with patients under a wide variety of circumstances
- Subject to many interruptions and occasionally handles emergency or crises situations
- Possible exposure to infectious or contagious diseases and unpleasant patient elements
- Frequent exposure to bloodborne pathogens and airborne pathogens
- Subject to electro-mechanical hazards
- Exposure to chemicals used in cleaning
- Moderate noise environment
- Required personal protective equipment
