Requisition ID: 63866

Location: Presence Holy Family Med Ctr

Location Address:
100 North River Road, Des Plaines, IL 60016 United States (US)

Daily Hours: 8
Standard Hours: 40
Employment Status: Full-time
Employment Type: Regular
Shift: Day
FLSA: N

SUMMARY

The Rehabilitation Technician performs general, non-technical duties to assist in the administration of physical, occupational and speech therapy. Assists therapist/therapist assistant in positioning, lifting, transferring, transporting and treating patients. All duties assigned are under the discretion and direct supervision of the therapist/therapist assistant in accordance with the State of Illinois Therapy Practice Acts.



ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Transports patients to therapy area and prepares patients and equipment for treatments, e.g., hydrotherapy. Prepares treatment areas for patients.

Provides general assistance to the therapist/therapist assistant(s) with involved patients as directed, which may include exercises with non-involved extremities, general conditioning exercises, assistance with gait and transfers, and assistance with pulsatile lavage setup or dressing changes.

Provides modality treatments to patients with set up under the discretion and direct supervision of a therapist, such as hot/cold packs, ultrasound, and paraffin.

Assists in the care and maintenance of department equipment (cleans, disinfects, repairs) inventories supplies, performs routine maintenance checks, performs housekeeping tasks (keeps work areas clean) and opens/closes department.

Performs clerical duties such as maintaining statistics, entering patient charges, filing, copying and answering telephones.

Makes efficient use of direct and non-direct patient care time. Adjusts schedule to meet patient needs. Picks up additional patients and assists co-workers as needed. Takes initiative to improve department productivity.

This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Does Not Supervise Employees
Directly supervises employee(s). Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the
organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


Education and/or Experience
High School diploma or GED.

Ssix months of previous patient care experience preferred.

Computer Skills
Knowledge of Microsoft Office software (Word).

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Business Unit: Presence Holy Family Med Cntr

Job Function: Rehabilitation Services

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

EOE of Minorities/Females/Vets/Disability