Rehabilitation Therapy Technician - Full Time

Company: Tidelands Health Rehabilitation Hospital at Murrel
Location: Murrells Inlet
Posted on: November 19, 2021

Job Description:

Rehab Therapy Tech - Full Time Tidelands Health Rehabilitation Hospital at Murrells Inlet More one-on-one timeMore success for patients and professionalsBE THE CONNECTION.The Therapy Technician is vital to assisting our rehab nurses and therapists with the rehabilitation treatment and patient care according to hospital, state, professional and federal regulations and guidelines. Therapy Technicians assist our therapist and nurses with setting up equipment to assist in the rehab process, help to ensure a fun/safe working environment, and much more! In addition, the position:

• Requires effective communication skills for working with patients, families, caregivers, and departmental and interdepartmental relationships.
  • Requires competency in assisting therapists and nurses with daily care and patient therapy as delegated.
    • Communicates to nurses and therapists on patient performance, condition and participation during delegated patient care activities.
      • Defers any information requests from physicians, patients, visitors etc regarding the patient's condition, diagnosis, prognosis, progress, plan of care or discharge plan to nurses or therapists.Education
        • High School Diploma or equivalent preferredLicense or Certification:
          • CPR certification preferred unless otherwise required by hospital policy.Physical Requirements:
            • Good visual acuity and ability to communicate.
              • Ability to lift, lower, push, pull, and retrieve objects weighing a minimum of 30 pounds of medical supplies and equipment and the transferring and repositioning of patients. Reasonable assistance may be requested when lifting, pushing, and/or pulling are undertaken which exceeds these minimum requirements.Enjoy competitive compensation and benefits that start on day one, including:
                • Benefits for Full-Time and Part-Time Employees begin when you do.
                  • Affordable medical, dental and vision plans provided to meet the needs of full and part-time employees and their families.
                    • Generous paid time off that increases with tenure.
                      • Tuition reimbursement and continuing education opportunities.
                        • Company-matching 401(k) and employee stock-purchase plans.
                          • Flexible spending and health savings accounts.About Us: As the leader of rehabilitative care, Encompass Health offers both facility-based and home-based patient care through its national network of rehabilitation hospitals, home health agencies, and hospice agencies that spans 42 states and Puerto Rico. Setting the standard for providing excellent care, Encompass Health has earned its place among Modern Healthcare's "Best Places to Work in Healthcare" and the Fortune "World's Most Admired Companies" for 2021.Realize the powerful difference you can make. Take this opportunity to join our team.Equal Opportunity EmployerJob Type: Full-timeWork Location: Multiple Locations

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