OverviewWe have an exciting opportunity to support our rehab team at University of Minnesota Medical Center - East Bank! The Rehabilitation Technician is responsible for assisting therapists in providing safe, efficient, and effective delivery of patient care by preparing patients for their therapy session, assisting therapists with patient transfers, assisting with rehab equipment during therapy sessions, ordering equipment and supplies, and performing clerical tasks as directed.
FTE 1.0, authorized for 80 hours per pay period.
Excellent opportunity to join the M Health Fairview Rehabilitation team!
Full benefits such as medical, HSA, dental insurance, vision insurance, 403b, PTO, Shift Differentials, health & wellbeing resources, paid for continuing education credits, and more!
M Health Fairview Rehabilitation offers a range of services that serve patients across 10 acute-care hospitals, 3 post-acute settings and 70 outpatient adult and pediatric therapy clinics. Consisting of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy as well as Audiology and Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehab, our therapists collaborate with colleagues in all medical settings and offer dozens of specialty programs.As an academic health system with residency and fellowship programs and a rehab-focused clinical quality team, we have a collaborative culture that is centered on learning with an emphasis on evidence based, patient-centered care. Rehab’s continuing education program offers 40+ continuing education courses per year at no cost to employees and further supports numerous external CE courses each year.As a member of the M Health Fairview rehab team, you would have opportunities for formal mentorship, clinical specialization and further recognition and compensation through our clinical specialist program. As an industry leader in rehabilitative care with nationally recognized programs, our therapists play a meaningful role in helping patients reach their goals and live more fulfilling lives.Responsibilities Job DescriptionAssesses patients’ needs and identifies patients’ ability to participate in treatment each dayImplements assistance with care planCommunicates with the therapist recommendations/need for revision/update of plan of care as determined by physicians or nursing staffCoordinates care and communicate effectively with interdisciplinary team to achieve desire outcomesUnder the direct supervision of the therapist, provides treatment interventions based on the patients plan of careAssists with treatment interventions, including patient transfers, patient monitoring, and exercise monitoring as directed by the therapistCoordinates care and communicate effectively with interdisciplinary team to achieve desired outcomesIdentifies patient’s/family’s educational needs and communicates needs to the therapistAssists therapist with treatment equipment for use in patient treatmentPrepares, maintains and cleans department/treatment areas in compliance with appropriate polices related to infection control, safety regulations and other established guidelinesCompletes cleaning per schedule and stocks suppliesCompletion of maintenance, temperature and safety checklistSafely transports, transfers and/or escorts patientsFollows proper procedure when completing/assisting with patient transfers to insure safety of patient and selfUses appropriate and safe body mechanicsTransports assigned patients in a safe and timely mannerDemonstrates awareness of and follows departmental standards for productivity, charges, attendance and time management/prioritizationParticipates in department/facility process/quality improvement initiativesComplete scheduling functions as assignedProduces efficient and accurate schedules and associated reportsRecords and updates schedule changes accurateCommunicate changes to all involved staff in a timely mannerParticipates actively in department problems solving, coordination patient schedule for multiple subject areasSeeks out solution to time issues directly through parties involved and other available resourcesQualificationsRequired Education, Experience, & LicensingCompletion of 2 years towards Bachelor’s Degree in health/exercise related fieldActive Minnesota Basic Life Support CertificationPreferred Education & ExperienceBachelor’s Degree in health/exercise related fieldHealthcare experience with direct patient careEEO StatementEEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected statusBenefit OverviewFairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link for additional information: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontractCompensation DisclaimerAn individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical.
