Rehab Therapy Technician - General Rehab - As Needed

Job Description

Vidant Health

About Vidant Medical Center

Vidant Medical Center is a 900+ bed Level-1 Trauma Center, regional referral hospital and is the flagship hospital for Vidant Health. We serve as the teaching hospital for the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. Vidant Medical Center provides acute, intermediate, rehabilitation and outpatient services to more than 1.4 million people in 29 counties. But it's in our work environment that you'll find our sense of family and closeness that permeates everything we do.

Position Summary

Assists with the delivery of patient care under the direction and direct supervision of licensed physical therapy and occupational therapy staff. Transports patients and equipment. Performs assigned inventory storage duties, cleaning and office duties. Will need to be involved in team dynamics and participate in interdisciplinary activities when appropriate.

Minimum Requirements

• High School graduate or equivalent
• Ability to communicate effectively and interact pleasantly with patients and co-workers of varied backgrounds
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide service appropriate  to the age of the patient
• Prior experience as PT or OT technician preferred
• Prior experience in direct patient care in position such as Nursing Assistant,  Patient Transporter, etc.preferred

Other Information

• As needed position (no benefits)
• Mostly weekend and holidays (days)

General Statement

It is the goal of Vidant Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.

Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.

We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.   Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant’s qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.