REHAB TECH I

Overview

Rehabilitation Therapy Technician | Therapy Center

PRN/OCC, Day Shift

Parkwest Overview:

Parkwest Medical Center , Covenant Health’s flagship facility in West Knoxville, combines world-class cardiac expertise with the warmth of home in serving a vibrant East Tennessee community. Since 1973, Parkwest has grown into the region’s largest hospital in the area, offering advanced services like an all-digital catheterization lab, comprehensive breast health, emergency, and critical care. It’s consistently ranked among Tennessee's top 10 hospitals by U.S. News & World Report and earns national recognition as a Top 100 Heart Hospital, as well as an “A” safety grade from Leapfrog. As part of Covenant Health, the region’s largest employer, Parkwest Medical Center, marries cutting-edge technology with compassionate, community-centered care, earning accolades for cardiology, stroke, surgical excellence, and patient safety.

To learn more about Parkwest Medical Center and our units, visit Covenant Health Parkwest Medical Center Opportunities .

Position Summary:

Under direct supervision, assists the licensed and/or certified staff in conducting appropriate care for patients and performs general office duties as required.

Responsibilities

• Assists in carrying out procedures, activities of daily living, and mobility skills for patients as assigned.

• Assists in preparing patients for treatment and in transporting patients, records, and equipment to and from assigned areas.

• Demonstrates proper performance of basic patient exercise, including proper use of equipment. Supervises patient and performs safe (basic) gait exercise training and activities of daily living as directed by the licensed staff.

• Performs routine treatments and reports conditions, reactions, and responses of patients as applicable.

• Assembles and maintains equipment.

• Performs general office procedures.

• Performs daily cleaning duties.

• Demonstrates competence in performing critical skills to include appropriate delivery of care according to the age-specific needs of the population served.

• May train and orient volunteers.

• Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

None specified; will accept any combination of formal education and/or prior work experience sufficient to demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skill and ability needed to perform the essential tasks of the job, typically such as would be equivalent to a high school diploma or GED. Preference may be given to individuals possessing a HS diploma or GED.

Minimum Experience:

None

Licensure Requirement:

CPR required

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Job Title REHAB TECH I

ID 4662281

Facility Parkwest Medical Center

Department Name Therapy Center PT 1