Encompass Health

Rehab Therapy Tech I (Pool)(2513425) 

Description

Rehab Therapy Tech 

POOL! 

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Altamonte Springs 

Tremendous professional abilities 

Life-changing results 

BE THE CONNECTION. 

In your role as a Rehab Therapy Tech, you’ll have the opportunity to be the connection between your strong professional abilities and exceptional patient care that sets the standard. Apply your outstanding skills and knowledge in a different, more meaningful way. Make the most of your unique combination of talent, passion, and ambition with national post-acute care leader Encompass Health. 

What Makes Encompass Health Careers Different—and Better: 

Working at Encompass Health means being part of something special: A team that is passionate about making an impact on patients’ lives each day. Unlike the typical hospital setting, Encompass Health offers you the unique opportunity to walk alongside patients on their road to recovery from stroke, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, joint replacements, multiple trauma and cardiac/pulmonary conditions. As you help patients achieve goals and regain independence, you can form significant relationships with them and celebrate the successes they experience along the way. 

Our culture of compassion and collaboration is founded on more than just the care we provide our patients; it is expressed in the values we live. We encourage and empower each employee to keep learning and growing by providing the resources to deliver a better way to care. At Encompass Health, you’ll find something decidedly different and more satisfying: A career that is challenging, inspiring and rewarding. Maximize your talent and join a team that is committed to setting the standard for better healthcare with this engaging opportunity: 

Rehab Therapy Tech! 

• Supports daily therapy department processes and operations.
• Assists patients with daily personal activities.

― Supports tasks such as dressing, grooming, bathing, eating, toileting, and mobility as delegated by rehabilitation therapists.

• Prepares and transports patients according to the patient schedule.
• Assists therapists with daily care and patient therapy as delegated.
• Communicates to rehab therapists on outcomes/observations of patient care activities.

― Reports on patient performance, condition, and participation during care activities.

• Enhances patient safety through responsiveness to patients and caregivers.

― Provides assistance, care, and comfort under the supervision of rehabilitation therapists.

• Asks for therapist assistance when patient needs exceed tech's position and skill level.

― Assesses whether patient’s need for information or intervention is beyond the scope one’s own position and skill level. ― Determines whether guidance and assistance is needed from rehabilitation therapists.

• Communicates patient concerns and/or change in condition to rehabilitation therapists.
• Defers physician, case manager, patient, visitor, or caregiver requests to therapists.

― Relays request for information on patient condition, diagnosis, prognosis, progress, plan of care, or discharge plan to the

appropriate therapist.

• Suggests processes for improvement.
• Maintains awareness of patient satisfaction and safety data.
• Knows how specific department performance impacts the overall hospital financials.
• Makes recommendations to supervisor on departmental equipment needs. ― Uses supplies responsibly.
• Assists with rehabilitation technology applications and modalities as delegated.
• Organizes, plans, and manages time effectively to complete assignments.
• Meets position requirements, including training, and performs essential functions.

― Successfully completes all assigned training and annual skills competency as determined by the hospital based on new responsibilities, specialized equipment, high risk/problem-prone/or low volume procedures including but not limited to waived testing as applicable, application of restraints, and emergency response techniques. ― Completes mandatory training and courses required by completion date.

• Reports questionable situations, concerns, complaints or harassment immediately. 

Credentials:  

• CPR certification preferred unless otherwise required by hospital policy 

Minimum Qualifications: 

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred. 
• Has completed elements required for clinical ladder Rehab Tech I or equivalent training in school or on-the-job training. See

Rehab Tech clinical ladder and training manual. 

Machines, Equipment Used: 

• General office equipment such as computer/laptop, telephone, copy/fax machine, calculator, scanner, etc. 

Physical Requirements: 

• Visual acuity, speech recognition, speech clarity.
• Ability to lift, lower, push, pull, and retrieve objects weighing a minimum of 30 pounds including 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. 

Skills and Abilities: 

• Oral communication, written communication, active listening.
• Information ordering, deductive reasoning, social perceptiveness, time management, critical thinking.
• Ability to coordinate, analyze, observe, make decisions, and meet deadlines in a detail-oriented manner.
• Ability to work independently without continuous supervision. 

Environmental Conditions: 

• Indoor, temperature controlled, smoke-free environment. Occasional outdoor exposure.
• Exposure or potential exposure to blood and body fluids may be required.
• Handicapped accessible.
• May work under stressful circumstances at times. 

Proficiency or Productivity Standards: 

Has regular, reliable, and predictable attendance and punctuality. 

Adheres to dress code including wearing ID badge. 

Adheres to Standards of Business Conduct. 

May be required to work weekdays and/or weekends, evenings and/or night shifts if needed to meet deadlines. 

May be required to work on religious and/or legal holidays on scheduled days/shifts. 

May be required to perform other duties as assigned by supervisor. 

This position will support cultural diversity by promoting and maintaining an inclusive work environment and culture that is respectful and accepting of diversity. 

Enjoy competitive compensation and benefits that start on day one if eligible, including: 

• Benefits that 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: 

Helping patients regain hope and independence, Encompass Health is a national leader in post-acute care. We operate rehabilitation hospitals and offer home health and hospice care in 36 states as well as Puerto Rico. Following the Encompass Way, we are driven by our core values: We proudly set the standard, lead with empathy, do what’s right, focus on the positive, and remain stronger together. 

Realize the powerful difference you can make. Take this opportunity to join our team. 

To learn more about us, please visit us online at encompasshealth.com 

Connect with us: 

https://www.facebook.com/EncompassCareers 

https://www.linkedin.com/company/encompasshealth/ 

https://twitter.com/encompasshlth 

https://www.glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-at-Encompass-Health-EI_IE1959649.11,27.htm 

Equal Opportunity Employer 

Primary Location

: Florida-Altamonte Springs-Altamonte Springs

Job

: Therapy

Employee Status

: Regular

Shift(s): Days

Schedule(s): PRN / Pool / As Needed

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