Overview:
Rehabilitation Technician - Westmont - Physical/Occupational Therapy
Position Highlights:
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Full-Time, 40 hours/week
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Hours: Monday-Friday; must work two evenings until 7:00pm
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Location: Westmont, IL
Benefits:
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Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits that include healthcare navigation assistance and medical coverage at 100% (after deductible) when utilizing a Duly provider.
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Employer provided life and disability insurance.
- $5,250 Tuition Reimbursement per year.
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Immediate 401(k) match.
- 40 hours paid volunteer time off.
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A culture committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and Social Impact.
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12 weeks parental leave at 100% pay and a financial benefit for adoption and surrogacy for non-physician team members.
The Rehabilitation Technician maintains and supports the clinic environment in a manner conducive to delivering safe, efficient, and quality patient care. The Rehabilitation Technician must have the ability to work effectively in both independent and team environments.
Responsibilities:
Under the direct supervision of the Clinic Director, the Rehabilitation Technician will be responsible for:
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Patient care, support, and guidance
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Execute plans of care under guidance of PT/OT providers.
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Proper set up and adjustment of exercise equipment.
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Assist with set up and delivery of modalities (e.g., electrical stimulation, ultrasound, hot/cold packs, etc.)
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Utilize appropriate educational techniques including demonstration and cueing to ensure patient understanding of exercises.
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Monitor patient safety and response to exercise intensity.
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Discuss patient performance with PT/OT provider.
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Clinic flow
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Monitor patient arrivals to department.
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Start patients on time for scheduled appointments/keep patients apprised of any clinician delays.
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Maintain cleanliness of clinic, including waiting areas, exam rooms, and all equipment.
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Order all supplies to keep clinic stocked, under direction from Manager.
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Front end tasks
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Perform necessary front-end tasks including but not limited to check-in, co-pay/financial responsibility collection, answering phones, and scheduling future appointments.
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Communicate via chat with PT/OT and Chiropractic referral team regarding patient insurance benefits.
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Schedule management for clinicians (i.e., patient confirmation calls, rescheduling patients as needed).
Qualifications:
- CPR certification required (certification offered through Duly Health and Care)
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High School Diploma
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Knowledge of common medical terminology and abbreviations.
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Understand principles, as well as contraindications/precautions in the use of therapy modalities.
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Can identify proper patient set-up on each piece of equipment with the ability to adjust.
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Identify planes of movement and demonstrate proper exercise positioning.
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Team-oriented.
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Attention to detail and follow-through.
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Problem solving, lateral thinking and reasoning skills.
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Communication skills.
