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Rehab Tech-PT & Powell

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia
United States, Virginia, Culpeper
Dec 03, 2024
Rehabilitation Tech Job Code: RE1230 Full Time Days Hours will vary depending on shifts (clinic is open M-Th 7-6, F 7-5) 30 hours per week/4-5 days per week ABOUT US We are welcoming a new era in healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper, we believe in caring for the whole person by getting to know - and making connections with - our patients. By combining the talent and expertise of our people, the breadth of capabilities across our system, and our commitment to helping our communities get better and stay healthy, we are improving the patient experience. As a UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper team member, you will have a voice in patient care decisions, support the most advanced medical technologies and feel a strong sense of satisfaction from making a difference in people's lives every day. JOB TYPE Classification: Nonexempt Supervises Positions: No 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 job Assist 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. 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 Technical Competency: Demonstrates technical competencies and job knowledge as it pertains to rehabilitative care. Acquires and maintains knowledge of clinical therapy practice by identifying continuing education needs and participating in educational opportunities. Provides orientation and guidance to new rehabilitation staff in work area as requested. The incumbent may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned. 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. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Physical Demand Code: 17A, Medical Technician/Other Techs Work Function/Activity: Medium to Heavy Physical Demand The job requires constant sitting, standing, walking, and bending/stooping. Frequent repetitive body movements. Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills. Attention to detail and ability to write legibly. Ability to lift/push/pull up to 100 lbs. occasionally. 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 Health Northern VA & Culpeper. OTHER May require the use of safety equipment, such as HEPA mask, for infection prevention: Yes On call responsibilities as directed: No Ability to travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed: Yes The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician's Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.