Therapy Tech - Inpatient Therapy (3987)

## Description

### **Join Our Team as a Therapy Technician – Inpatient Rehabilitation at Methodist Rehabilitation**

#### **Support patient recovery. Make a difference every day. Build a rewarding healthcare career.**

We are seeking a compassionate, dependable, and motivated **Therapy Technician** to join our **Inpatient Rehabilitation Therapy** team. In this role, you'll work under the direct supervision of licensed physical, occupational, and speech therapists to help patients regain strength, mobility, and independence following illness, injury, or surgery.

As a valued member of our interdisciplinary rehabilitation team, you'll provide hands-on support during therapy sessions while helping maintain a safe, organized, and efficient treatment environment. Your contributions play an important role in helping patients achieve their rehabilitation goals.

#### **What You'll Do**

• Perform patient care tasks under the direct supervision of a licensed therapist.
• Assist therapists with patient mobility activities, including:
• Gait training
• Transfers
• Activities of daily living (ADLs)
• Therapeutic exercises
• Other rehabilitation activities as directed
• Assist with patient transportation to and from therapy sessions.
• Prepare, set up, and take down therapy equipment for patient treatments.
• Pick up, deliver, organize, and maintain therapy equipment and supplies.
• Perform wheelchair maintenance and routine equipment inspections.
• Maintain compliance logs and other departmental documentation as assigned.
• Follow infection prevention and control procedures to maintain a safe clinical environment.
• Perform routine cleaning and organization of therapy treatment areas.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude while providing exceptional customer service to patients, families, and coworkers.
• Support the mission and programs of Methodist Rehabilitation by promoting teamwork, professionalism, and compassionate care.

#### **Schedule**

• Full-time
• 40 hours/week

## Qualifications
#### **Education**

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

#### **Experience**

• One year of experience as a Therapy Technician in a healthcare setting is preferred.
• Experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Patient Care Technician (PCT), Nursing Assistant, or similar patient care role will also be considered.
• Previous rehabilitation or inpatient healthcare experience is preferred but not required.

#### **Skills**

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong customer service and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to safely assist patients with mobility and functional activities.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced rehabilitation environment.

#### **Why Join Us?**

We value our employees and are committed to supporting their professional growth and well-being. We offer

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive and flexible benefits package
• Medical and dental insurance beginning the first day of the month following 30 days of employment
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Supportive, collaborative work environment
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth

#### **Make a Difference Every Day**

If you're passionate about helping patients regain their independence and want to build a rewarding career in rehabilitation, we'd love to hear from you. **Apply today** and become an essential member of the **Methodist Rehabilitation Inpatient Therapy** team, where every day brings the opportunity to change lives.