Outpatient Rehabilitation Technician - Per Diem

Job description

About Arnot Health
Arnot Health offers patient-centered, comprehensive health services to the Southern Tier of New York and Northern Tier of Pennsylvania. Campuses include Arnot Ogden Medical Center and St. Joseph's Hospital in Elmira; Ira Davenport Memorial Hospital in Bath, NY; and over 40 medical offices in the Southern Tier. Arnot Health is currently affiliated with more than 300 physicians from 50+ specialties.
Arnot Health is a member of Centralus Health, a community-based integrated delivery system. Our mission is to deliver high-quality care, empower our teams to succeed, and improve the wellbeing of the communities we serve.
Our commitment to quality personalized care begins with our exceptional team—over 6500 employees strong. At Arnot Health, you will work in a collaborative environment that values excellence, integrity, compassion and stewardship. Together, we create an environment where empathy, honesty and a dedication to quality thrive, empowering us to make a positive impact on the lives we touch.
We offer competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, and professional development opportunities to help our employees grow and thrive. Whether you are just starting your career or taking the next step in healthcare, we invite you to join us in shaping the future of care in our communities.
Learn more at www.arnothealth.org .
Outpatient Rehabilitation Technician
MAIN FUNCTION:
Assists in carrying out patient-related activities which are pre-determined for each patient and assigned by the professional physical therapist. Responsible for the preparation, application, and clean-up of the hydrotherapy area. The Rehab Services Technician reports to the Clinical Coordinator and receives direction from the Staff Physical Therapists.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
** 1. Assists with patient treatment preparations:
• Informs the therapist of patient's arrival in department.
• Assists patients in filling out any forms before being seen by therapists.
• Assists the patient to treatment area.
• Assists the patient in dressing and undressing as needed.
• Assists the patient in positioning for use of equipment or application of modalities.

** 2. Assists the physical therapist in administering hydrotherapy.
** 3. Under the direction of the therapist, assists patients in the safe practice of activities related to the development of strength and endurance.
** 4. Under the direction of the therapist, assists patients in ambulatory training procedures as assigned.
** 5. Assembles equipment and accessories.
** 6. Performs/monitors selected procedures and/or programs which are commensurate with his/her training and are assigned to him/her by the physical therapist.
** 7. Keeps treatment areas/gym set up neat and orderly.
• Maintains established levels of supplies and directs any need for supplies to the attention of the Physical Therapist or Clinical Coordinator.
• Strips treatment tables of used sheets and pillow cases and replaces with clean covering.
• Assists patients to and from the department, as necessary, or arranges for Volunteer Department assistance.

** 11. Participates in educational programs and In-Service meetings.
• Performs duties as assigned in absence of secretary with appropriate cross-training.
• The employee must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed.
• Is responsible for attending all annual mandatory educational programs as required by position.
• Provides age appropriate care to neonate, infant, children, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.
• Employee understands and demonstrates the importance of satisfying the needs of the customer/patient by interacting with him/her in a friendly and caring way, being attentive to the customer's needs, both psychologically and physically, and by taking the initiative to maintain communication with the customer in order to provide a secure and pleasant experience with the Arnot Health. Participates to improve scores.
• It is understood that this job description lists typical duties for the classification and is not to be inclusive of all duties which may be assigned.

EDUCATION:
High school diploma or equivalent. Experience in health field preferred, but not necessary.
EXPERIENCE:
One year but less than three. An on-the-job training program for the Rehab Services Technician may be established when there is a demonstrated need.
CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION (CPR) REQUIREMENTS:
Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days of hire date.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Appreciable physical effort or strain; occasionally repetitive efforts may involve lifting, pushing, and pulling. Must be able to lift at least thirty (30) pounds independently and at least one-hundred fifty (150) pounds with assistance of another person.
EXPOSURE CATEGORY:
Category II. Tasks that involve no exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues, but employment may require performing unplanned Category I tasks.
** A.D.A Essential Functions
Pay Range Disclosure:
• Standard Rate of $33.99 to $47.39 per hour plus benefits

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We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, supporting the growth and health of our employees and community by embracing the rich diversity, needs and circumstances of all peoples and prioritizing opportunities to build a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable protected characteristics.
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