Job Summary and Responsibilities
As a Rehab Tech, you will assist licensed therapists in providing therapeutic care and support to patients undergoing rehabilitation.
Every day you will prepare treatment areas, help patients with exercises and mobility, manage equipment, and maintain a safe and organized clinical environment as delegated.
To be successful, you will demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to supporting patient progress and therapist needs within the rehabilitation setting.
Assists patient with Activities of Daily Living and assigned non-clinical duties as directed by the Nurse, Licensed Therapist, Supervisor or Program Coordinator.
Collects Laboratory specimens according to hospital protocol, maintaining hospital standard of zero tolerance for mishandled specimens.
Reports observed or reported changes in the patients condition to the Licensed RN/ Physician or Licensed Therapist.
Prepares patients for transfer/ transportation to other departments/ areas.
Performs safe and effective transfers with appropriate equipment.
Assists patient to cart/ bed or Wheelchair.
Job Requirements
Where Youll Work
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Located conveniently in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, St. Josephs Hospital and Medical Center is a 576-bed, not-for-profit hospital that provides a wide range of health, social and support services.
Founded in 1895 by the Sisters of Mercy, St. Josephs was the first hospital in the Phoenix area. More than 125 years later, St. Josephs remains dedicated to its mission of caring for the poor and underserved.
We are extremely proud to be a nationally recognized center for quality quaternary care, medical education and research. St. Josephs includes the internationally renowned Barrow Neurological Institute, Norton Thoracic Institute, Cancer Center at St. Josephs, Ivy Brain Tumor Center, and St. Josephs Level I Trauma Center (which is verified by the American College of Surgeons).
The hospital is also a respected center for high-risk obstetrics, neuro-rehabilitation, orthopedics, and other medical services. St. Joseph's is considered a sought-after destination hospital for treating the most complex cases from throughout the world.
Every day, approximately 20 percent of the hospital's patients have traveled from outside of Arizona and the United States to seek treatment at St. Joseph's. U.S News & World Report routinely ranks St. Josephs among the top hospitals in the United States for neurology and neurosurgery.
In addition, St. Josephs boasts the Creighton University School of Medicine at St. Josephs, and a strategic alliance with Phoenix Childrens Hospital. St. Josephs is consistently named an outstanding place to work and one of Arizonas healthiest employers.
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