Job Description for a Rehab Technician
A rehab technician, or physical therapist's assistant, helps operate a physical therapy facility by helping patients who have been in an accident or suffered from an illness improve their movement, stamina, and coordination. To become a rehab technician, a candidate must be a high school graduate, have excellent skills in customer service, possess strong organizational abilities and be able to follow directions clearly and efficiently.
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Assisting Therapy Areas
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Under the supervision of a physical therapist, a rehab technician will assist with treating patients and helping them prepare for therapy sessions. Technicians will try to make the patients feel comfortable by helping them walk, sit or stand, and transporting them to and from therapy rooms.
Observe Patients
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Under the supervision of a physical therapist, rehab technicians may occasionally work with patients on certain therapy exercises and treatments. Rehab technicians will also give patients massages and paraffin baths to treat sore muscles.
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Maintaining Treatment Areas and Equipment
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A rehab technician is responsible for maintaining treatment areas, as well as the equipment inside the rooms. This includes setting up treatment rooms, cleaning the therapy rooms daily, sanitizing training bars and tables, and cleaning equipment and therapy supplies.
Supplies and Equipment
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Ordering supplies and equipment is also a duty required of technicians. Technicians will order various materials for therapy rooms, office goods, therapy equipment and tools. Employees will also stock supplies and check inventory when needed.
Perform Administrative Duties
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Administrative duties are also important for a rehab technician to fulfill. Throughout the day, a technician may answer phones, greet patients as they come in and out the facility, fill out paperwork, schedule therapy appointments and process patients' billing information.
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