Rehab Tech
Company: Asbury Communities, Inc.
Location: Lewisburg
Posted on: April 25, 2024
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Job Description:
Find purpose in your career! Asbury Communities is a
not-for-profit aging services organization that is completely
focused on doing all the good we can for those we serve. When you
join our family, you'll enjoy the personal fulfillment that comes
from making a difference in someone's life each and every day.
Asbury is honored to have earned certification as a Great Place to
Work for seven years in a row based on associate feedback to
questions related to trust, culture, and the meaning they derive
from their jobs. Job Description Assists in the provision of
patient care under the direct supervision of the licensed clinical
staff, including OT, PT, SLP, PTA, and COTA, and in accordance with
the practicing state's acts for those disciplines. Provides both
clinical and clerical support as required by the facility. This may
include transporting patients, assisting with therapy treatment,
and assisting with initiatives and trainings the therapy department
establishes. Responsibilities: Completes assigned clerical duties
such as daily logs, registration, filing patient charges, and
scheduling both in and out patients as requested. Maintains
adequate medical supplies. Performs weekly inventory of medical
supplies and informs or assists the secretary of supplies that need
to be ordered. Competently applies modalities and supports patient
care in a manner consistent with the Occupational, Physical, and
Speech Therapy Practice Acts of practicing state. Assists in the
orientation and mentoring of newly hired aides and therapy
volunteers as requested. Notifies health care team members of
patient's whereabouts, including but not limited to when/where the
patient is available for treatment or returned to their room while
ensuring that all safety measures are reviewed and applied
appropriately (e.g., in bed with call bell & phone within safe
reach, safety restraints, wall oxygen, bed rails, etc.).
Consistently reports to work for regularly scheduled shifts while
adhering to designating start and stop times of shifts and breaks.
All other duties as requested. Prepares and maintains the work area
in a neat and orderly fashion as directed by the licensed clinician
and in accordance with regulatory standards. Cleans equipment and
patient care areas per approved standards. Demonstrates knowledge
of all safety, fire, evacuation, emergency care, and disaster
policies and procedures, including proper body mechanics and
lifting techniques. Assists with transfer and set up of patients as
requested by staff within the occupational, speech, and physical
therapy and nursing departments. Checks in and escorts patient to
appropriate treatment areas informs attending therapist of
patient's presence in clinic, and awaits further direction from
therapist on the next steps in patient's activities for that
session. Transports patients and equipment via prescribed vehicles
between patient units, treatment centers, and other designated
areas in a safe, timely, and professional manner. Assists the
licensed clinicians with the nontreatment aspects of therapy
services, following universal precautions, in a manner that is
consistent with our core values, and consistent with the
Occupational, Physical, and Speech Therapy Practice Acts of
practicing state. Answers telephone calls to the department in a
polite and professional manner. Takes messages, provides
information, and transfers calls as needed. Discusses the care of
patients with licensed clinicians prior to initiating patient
activities. Also may assist with patient activity in the nursing
unit. (i.e. ding room on call bells) Documents statistics,
activities, exercises, and outcomes as directed by the licensed
clinician. Consistently informs the attending licensed clinician of
the patient's verbal and non-verbal response to treatment.
Maintains an adequate supply of linen necessary for the daily
functioning of the department. Receives and stores linen
Qualifications Previous experience as a therapy technician or
nursing assistant is preferred. Ability to follow verbal and
written instructions. We are an equal opportunity employer and all
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin,
disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status,
or any other characteristic protected by law . Employment Type:
Full Time Bonus/Commission: No
Keywords: Asbury Communities, Inc., Harrisburg , Rehab Tech, Healthcare , Lewisburg, Pennsylvania
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