Rehab Tech

Job Code: RE1230
PRN Days

ABOUT US

We are ushering in a new era of healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Community Health, part of the world-class UVA Health academic health system, we are committed to caring for the whole person by building meaningful connections with our patients in the local setting of UVA Health’s community hospitals, outpatient locations, and provider offices. By combining our team’s talent and expertise, the breadth of capabilities across the entire UVA Health system, and our dedication to community wellness, we are bringing expert care close to home.

As a member of the UVA Community Health team, individuals contribute to patient care decisions, support advanced medical technologies, and experience the satisfaction of making a difference in people’s lives every day.

JOB TYPE

Classification: Non Exempt

Supervises Positions:

JOB SUMMARY

Assists in the provision of patient care, therapy support, departmental maintenance, and administrative duties as directed by PT, PTA, OTR/L, COTA, SLP in a therapeutic manner which acts to promote the patient’s functional ability and lead to improved quality of life.The following is a summary of the major essential functions of this jobAssist PT/OT/SLP staff in patient treatment under direct supervision of licensed team member.Prepare and maintain department treatment rooms and equipment for patient use.Responsible for assisting with clerical duties for department.Responsible for monitoring inventory (including DME as applicable).Responsible for assisting with departmental safety and quality control monitoring.Responsible for teaching basic rehab technician duties to students and volunteers.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Experience:

No experience necessary. Refer to the Life Support Training Policy for additional details.

Licensure:

N/A

Additional Skills/Requirements Required:

N/A

Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred:

General working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications. General knowledge of medical terminology.

Competencies:

• Teamwork: Develops and maintains positive relationships with team members and coworkers.
  • Functions as part of an interdisciplinary treatment team.
  • Accepts responsibility for actions; seeks, accepts, and acts positively upon feedback from others.
  • Shares responsibility for effective internal communications through a team approach.
  • Organizes individual patient caseload in collaboration with team workload demands.
  • Performs daily administrative/office activities to ensure efficient flow of care within team.
  • Provides orientation and guidance to new rehab staff in work area as requested

The incumbent may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Demand Code:

Medium to Heavy Physical Demand: The job requires constant standing, frequently walking, and bending/stooping. Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills. Attention to detail and ability to write legibly. Ability to lift/push/pull 100 lbs. For any weight over 35 lbs., use Safe Handling Equipment. This job description may not include all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described. It may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of UVA Community Health.

OTHER

• May require the use of safety equipment, such as HEPA mask, for infection prevention:

• On call responsibilities as directed:

• Ability to travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed:

• Yes

• No

• Yes