REHAB TECHNICIAN

Rehab Tech Job Description  

Job Title: Rehabilitation Technician (Rehab Tech) 

Position Summary 

The Rehabilitation Technician supports the therapy team (PT, OT, and SLP) in providing high-quality care to residents in a skilled nursing facility. This role assists with non-clinical and delegated support tasks that improve therapy workflow, resident experience, and department efficiency. 

The Rehab Tech helps prepare treatment areas, transport residents, maintain equipment, support scheduling/coordination, and assist therapists with routine tasks within scope and under appropriate supervision. 

Key Responsibilities 

Resident Support & Therapy Flow 

• Assist with transporting residents to and from therapy sessions safely and efficiently 

• Help set up residents for therapy sessions as directed by licensed therapy staff 

• Support smooth transitions between treatment sessions to maximize therapy efficiency 

• Assist with pre-scheduled group therapy logistics by coordinating resident readiness, communicating with nursing/unit staff, and transporting residents to the therapy gym to support timely group start times. 

• Support therapists with non-clinical group set-up tasks (e.g., seating, equipment set-up, gathering supplies) for pre-scheduled groups as directed. 

• Promote a positive, respectful, and encouraging environment for residents 

Department & Equipment Support 

• Prepare treatment areas and therapy supplies/equipment before sessions 

• Clean and sanitize therapy equipment and treatment spaces per facility infection control standards 

• Monitor therapy gym organization and restock routine supplies 

• Report damaged or missing equipment/supplies to therapy leadership 

Administrative / Operational Support 

• Assist with therapy scheduling coordination and communication with nursing/unit staff 

• Support tracking logs, departmental forms, and other non-clinical documentation tasks as assigned 

• Help with printing, filing, scanning, and organizing therapy-related paperwork 

• Communicate resident availability barriers (meals, nursing care, appointments, etc.) to therapy staff 

Team Collaboration 

• Work closely with PT/OT/SLP staff, assistants, nursing, and front-line facility staff 

• Follow therapist instructions and facility policies regarding resident handling and safety 

• Participate in department meetings/in-services as requested 

• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all residents and team interactions 

Qualifications 

Required 

• High school diploma or equivalent 

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills 

• Ability to work in a fast-paced healthcare environment 

• Ability to follow directions, prioritize & execute tasks 

• Basic computer skills (email, scheduling systems, documentation support) 

• Ability to maintain resident confidentiality (HIPAA compliance) 

Preferred 

• Prior experience in a healthcare, rehab, SNF, or patient care setting 

• Experience working with older adults 

• CPR/BLS certification (if required by facility/company policy) 

Skills & Competencies 

• Teamwork and collaboration 

• Time management and organization 

• Customer service / resident-centered approach 

• Reliability and attention to detail 

• Adaptability and initiative 

• Professional communication with interdisciplinary team members 

Physical Requirements 

• Frequent walking, standing, bending, reaching, and pushing/pulling equipment/wheelchairs 

• Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met. 

• Ability to assist with resident transport and mobility tasks within role expectations 

• Must be able to lift and carry up to 100 pounds with/with equipment.  

• Ability to work in a clinical environment with exposure to typical healthcare conditions such as COVID, C-DIFF, and Nora Virus etc.  

• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position  

• Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility which includes an annual TB screening and physical examination. 

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS 

Inside work, normal temperatures, some noise, occasional fumes/odors, chemical exposure and potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens. 

This job cannot be performed without exposure to the stresses associated with an intimate, 24-hour skilled care environment that delivers care and services primarily to disabled and cognitively impaired residents in an aging population. Examples of these stresses include, but are not limited to: emergency health or safety response, weekend and holiday duty, unusual or impaired behavior by residents, family reactions to having a loved one in a nursing home, death and dying, oversight of state surveyors, ombudsmen and federal officials, presence of consultants and attorneys, and variable involvement of medical staff. 

Personnel at every level must follow HIPAA rules and regulations. This position is a Mandated Reporter regarding the suspicion of elder abuse and may have access to Protected Health Information (PHI). 

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 

Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, this in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from this position. 

I have read this job description and fully understand the requirements. I understand that proprietary information remains in the property of the company and confidential information must remain within the confines of the company during and after employment. I hereby accept the position of Business Office Manager (BOM) and agree to perform this position in a safe manner and in accordance with the facility’s established procedures. I understand that as a result of my employment, I may be exposed to blood, body fluids, burn, infections diseases, air contaminants (including tobacco smoke), hazardous chemicals, and to the Hepatitis B virus, and that I will be responsible for following company policies and procedures when in contact with any of the situations described above. 

I understand that my employment is at will. My employment is for no definite or determinable period and may be terminated at any time with or without prior notice at the option of either myself or the company. No promises or representations contrary to the foregoing are binding on the company unless made in writing and signed by me and the facility Administrator.