New England Rehabilitation Hospital of Portland, a Joint Venture of Maine Medical Center and Encompass Health
Full-time opening for a Therapy Technician
The Rehab 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, and caregivers.
- Requires competency in assisting with delegated rehabilitation treatment and patient care.
- Performs tasks as delegated by and supervised by rehabilitation nurses and therapists.
- Maintains open and an on-going communication with coworkers and supervisors.The Rehab Therapy Technician supports an environment and culture that enables the hospital to fulfill its mission by helping to provide patient safety and patient-centered treatment.
Enjoy competitive compensation and benefits that start on day one, including:
Benefits that begin when you do.
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Affordable medical, dental and vision plans provided to meet the needs of full and part-time employees and their families.
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Generous paid time off that increases with tenure.
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Tuition reimbursement and continuing education opportunities.
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Company-matching 401(k) and employee stock-purchase plans.
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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 37 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.
Job Code: 100027
Education, Training and Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Physical Requirements:
- Good visual acuity and ability to communicate.
- Ability to lift, lower, push, pull, and retrieve objects weighing a minimum of 30 pounds of medical supplies and equipment and the transferring and repositioning of patients. Reasonable assistance may be requested when lifting, pushing, and/or pulling are undertaken which exceeds these minimum requirements.
Address: 335 Brighton Avenue, Portland 04102
Shift: Day Job
Schedule: Full-time
Job ID: 2237960