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Job Description The Therapy Technician assists rehabilitation nurses and therapists with rehabilitation treatment and patient care according to hospital, state, professional and federal regulations and guidelines. In addition, the position: Requires effective communication skills for working with patients, families, caregivers, and departmental and interdepartmental relationships. Requires competency in assisting therapists and nurses with daily care and patient therapy as delegated. Communicates to nurses and therapists on patient performance, condition and participation during delegated patient care activities. Defers any information requests from physicians, patients, visitors etc regarding the patient’s condition, diagnosis, prognosis, progress, plan of care or discharge plan to nurses or therapists. The Therapy Technician creates an environment and culture that enables the hospital to fulfill its mission by providing patient safety and patient-centered treatment. What types of patients will you see? We are an acute rehabilitation hospital setting. Typically our patients spend an average of 2-4 weeks in our hospital and come to us with a wide variety of diagnosis such as: stroke, spinal cord injury, brain injury, various neurological disorders, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, amputation, joint replacement, fractures, multiple trauma, cardiac conditions, and pulmonary conditions. 80% of our patients are discharged directly home. We use evidence-based practice guidelines to treat our patients. We utilize our clinical outcomes to assess and improve our treatment interventions and programs. We participate in a national outcomes database, which provides benchmarks and sophisticated outcome reports to help us continually analyze and improve our patient outcomes. You will use standard and advanced therapy technologies- depending on hospital location, some equipment used such as Auto Ambulators, Bioness, Interactive Metronome, Hand Mentor, SmartStep, Anodyne, Wii and CAPs may be available. Helping you become better is critical to our success - You will be paired with mentors ; attend in-house as well as external educational programs. The treatment team is made up of full time therapists, nurses, social workers, pharmacists and medical staff; and we offer educational benefits if you are interested in continuing your education. Job Code: 100150 Address: 104 N. Third Street, Alexandria 71301 Shift: Day Job Schedule: PRN / Pool / As Needed Job ID: 1927862

Job Description More one-on-one time More success for patients and professionals BE THE CONNECTION. In your role as an occupational therapist (OT), you’ll be the connection between the additional one-on-one time we enjoy with each patient and the progress they make. Following them throughout their stay, you’ll work with the latest technologies and experience unprecedented growth opportunities within your chosen field. Get to know your patients and help them reach their goals, while pursuing some of your own as part of national post-acute care leader Encompass Heath. What Makes Encompass Health Careers Different—and Better: Working at Encompass Health means being part of something special: A team that is passionate about making an impact on patients’ lives each day. Unlike the typical hospital setting, Encompass Health offers you the unique opportunity to walk alongside patients on their road to recovery from stroke, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, joint replacements, multiple trauma and cardiac/pulmonary conditions. As you help patients achieve goals and regain independence, you can form significant relationships with them and celebrate the successes they experience along the way. Our culture of compassion and collaboration is founded on more than just the care we provide our patients; it is expressed in the values we live. We encourage and empower each employee to keep learning and growing by providing the resources to deliver a better way to care. At Encompass Health, you’ll find something decidedly different and more satisfying: A career that is challenging, inspiring and rewarding. Maximize your talent and join a team that is committed to setting the standard for better healthcare with this engaging opportunity: OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST (OT) Here is your opportunity to channel the full extent of your knowledge, skills, ambition, and experience on a daily basis. Inspire our patients to progress each day as you: • Effectively delegate tasks and supervise occupational therapist assistants and technicians. • Provide occupational therapy treatment and patient care according to hospital, state and federal regulations and professional guidelines. • Maintain open and ongoing communication with hospital departments to ensure that patient, staff and hospital needs are met. Credentials: • Current state licensure or certification on or before first day of employment required. • CPR certification preferred, unless otherwise required by hospital policy. • Successful completion of a degree from an accredited therapy program or one that is determined to be substantially equivalent to a U.S.-accredited program by an appropriate certifying agency preferred. • Effective communication skills for working with patients, families, and caregivers required. • Demonstrated competency in occupational therapy evaluation, assessment, care planning and treatment. Enjoy competitive compensation and benefits that start on day one, including: • Benefits that begin when you do. • Affordable medical, dental and vision plans provided to meet the needs of full and part-time employees and their families. • Generous paid time off that increases with tenure. • Tuition reimbursement and continuing education opportunities. • Company-matching 401(k) and employee stock-purchase plans. • Flexible spending and health savings accounts. About Us: Helping patients regain hope and independence, Encompass Health is a national leader in post-acute care. We operate rehabilitation hospitals and offer home health and hospice care in 36 states as well as Puerto Rico. Following the Encompass Way, we are driven by our core values: We proudly set the standard, lead with empathy, do what’s right, focus on the positive, and remain stronger together. Realize the powerful difference you can make. Take this opportunity to join our team. To learn more about us, please visit us online at encompasshealth.com Connect with us: https://www.facebook.com/EncompassCareers https://www.linkedin.com/company/encompasshealth/ https://twitter.com/encompasshlth https://www.glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-at-Encompass-Health-EI_IE1959649.11,27.htm Equal Opportunity Employer Address: 104 N. Third Street, Alexandria 71301 Shift: Day Job Schedule: Full-time Job ID: 1927344