Acute Therapy Tech

Therapy Tech

The role of a Therapy Tech assists with quality patient care by providing support to physical, occupational, and speech therapists on the acute, outpatient, and inpatient rehabilitation teams. This includes patient care assistance with close supervision of the therapist or other licensed staff, clerical, clean-up of the department, ordering supplies, and general organizational assistance. Caregiver will show initiative in assisting department personnel in completing tasks and will perform other duties as assigned. Supports safe patient handling program at St. Charles Health System by utilizing the safe patient handling equipment for transfers, positioning and patient care.

This position does not directly manage any other caregivers.

Essential Functions and Duties :

• Provides assistance primarily to Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, and Speech Pathologists.
• Works as an effective member of the rehabilitation team.
• Supports therapists by completing assigned tasks when appropriate including patient care, ordering, stocking, environmental and DME set up for the units.
• Maintains competency, operates equipment when indicated, and carries out therapist directives within scope of practice.
• Plays an active role in equipment management for the unit including maintenance, tracking, and cleaning of pertinent equipment.
• May be required to drive Rehabilitation van and meet all related SCHS vehicle policy requirements.
• Leads the care delivery team in patient transfers, and other mobility tasks while under the supervision of a license staff member. Provides assistance to all staff in regards to lifts and transfers.
• Gives clear directions and reinforces teaching to staff regarding safe patient handling best practice.
• Maintains competency, operates lifting / transferring equipment when indicated.
• Follows directions in the delivery of care.
• Recognizes, reports and records observations and care given.
• Provides a therapeutic presence in service to others by purposefully responding to the needs of patients / customers in a caring way.
• Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients and guests.
• Documents all patient care with proficiency in compliance with hospital policies and regulatory agencies.
• Supports the vision, mission and values of the organization in all respects.
• Supports Lean principles of continuous improvement with energy and enthusiasm, functioning as a champion of change.
• Conducts all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures, supporting the organization's corporate integrity efforts by acting in an ethical and appropriate manner, reporting known or suspected violation of applicable rules, and cooperating fully with all organizational investigations and proceedings.
• Delivers customer service and / or patient care in a manner that promotes goodwill, is timely, efficient and accurate.
• May perform additional duties of similar complexity within the organization, as required or assigned.

Education : Required : High school diploma or GED. Applicant to complete 20 to 40 hours on the job training, observations and shadow time specific to direct patient care within orientation process. Preferred : Pre-professional course work.

Licensure / Certification / Registration : Required : Must have necessary requisites for valid Oregon driver's license and ability to meet St. Charles Health System driving requirements. Ability to travel to business functions / trainings / meetings and all St. Charles Health System worksites. Current AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification or ability to obtain during the pre-employment period.

Experience : Required : Previous customer service experience in a high volume, fast paced environment. Preferred : Minimum of 1-year rehabilitative services experience or equivalent education. Previous patient care environment experience helpful.

Personal Protective Equipment : Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required to perform the job safely.

Additional Position Information :

Physical Requirements :

Exposure to Elemental Factors :

Blood-Borne Pathogen (BBP) Exposure Category : Risk for Exposure to BBP