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Rehab Tech/Admin Specialist-Inpatient Rehab Part-time Days

Company Description

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better healthcare, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. At Northwestern Medicine, we pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, we take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?

Job Description

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The Rehabilitation Technician reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

Responsibilities:

Performs clerical, general, and/or patient care support functions within a Rehab department, under the direction of the Ortho and Rehab Services Department Leader.
Assists licensed clinicians with the implementation of treatment plans under their direction and supervision.
Responsible for general cleaning and organization of the environment of care. These tasks support services provided by the Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, Psychologist, Speech Pathologist, Therapy Recreation, and/or Auditory Therapist.
Assists with patient care under the direction of licensed therapists.
Provides assistance during community re-entry activities under a plan of care established by the Rehab Team.
Transports/escorts patients between nursing pod and Rehab Department.
Performs daily, weekly, monthly cleanup of department, restocks linen, wipes down treatment tables between patients or daily if sheet is used and removes clutter from the storage room weekly. Maintains cleaning schedule and cleans hydrocollators, cold pack units and other equipment as needed.
Monitors equipment temperatures per policy.
Performs general clerical duties including mail processing, typing, faxing, photocopying, filing and processing medical records for the department.
Answers phones, schedules outpatients and/or coordinates and maintains the Rehabilitation Unit patient therapy schedule. Backs up telephone reception as needed.
Tracks, enters, and verifies daily record of charges in computer.
Responsible for ordering supplies and maintaining inventories as directed by Department Leader
Maintains competency as appropriate and pursues ongoing learning through attendance at departmental and system in-services, workshops and conferences/seminars. Actively participates in organizational learning opportunities as appropriate.
Provides care needed as described in the units/departments policies and procedures, as well as in the clinical competency checklist for the position and patient age groups served.
Maintains appropriate documentation as appropriate.
Is knowledgeable about the patients cultural, psychosocial, ethnic and religious needs and adjusts interventions when appropriate based on this knowledge.
Maintains a professional and courteous manner and provides care/ communication in a manner consistent with customer satisfaction and service excellence strategies.
Attends team/unit meetings and conferences as appropriate to facilitate coordinated care and communication.
Participates on various interdisciplinary system teams as appropriate
Identification of population served by this position:
- Young/middle adult and older adult.
- Secondary populations are pediatrics and adolescents.

Qualifications

Required:

High School Diploma or equivalent or in pursuit of same
CPR-required within designated time of start
Physical ability to perform functional requirements as detailed

Preferred:

Healthcare or Rehab related experience
Familiarity with a healthcare environment

Additional Information

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

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What You Should Know About Rehab Tech/Admin Specialist-Inpatient Rehab Part-time Days, Northwestern Memorial Healthcare

Are you looking for a fulfilling role in the healthcare field? Northwestern Medicine is on the hunt for a Rehab Tech/Admin Specialist for our Inpatient Rehab department, where your contributions will make a significant impact on patient care! As a part-time team member, you'll engage in a mix of clerical and patient care support activities, all while working closely with our talented licensed clinicians. Your role will be pivotal in helping implement treatment plans, ensuring our rehabilitation environment is clean and organized, and assisting with patient escorting and care under the guidance of our dedicated therapists. We value your professional growth and are committed to supporting your ongoing learning through various workshops and in-services. Located at 3701 Doty Rd, Woodstock, IL, this position offers a fantastic opportunity to be part of a culture that emphasizes teamwork and excellence in patient care. If you have experience in healthcare or are currently pursuing a high school diploma, we encourage you to apply! Join us at Northwestern Medicine, where every patient interaction makes a difference, and let's strive for better healthcare together. We can't wait to meet you!

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What are the main responsibilities of a Rehab Tech/Admin Specialist at Northwestern Medicine?

As a Rehab Tech/Admin Specialist at Northwestern Medicine, your primary responsibilities include providing clerical and patient care support. You will assist licensed clinicians with treatment implementation and help maintain a clean and organized therapy environment. Additionally, your duties will involve transporting patients, scheduling therapy sessions, and performing various administrative tasks to ensure efficient operation within the Rehab department.