Description

Nemours is seeking a Therapeutic Tech (Therapy Services), Casual/PRN, to join our Nemours Children's Health team in Orlando, Florida.

This is a PRN Therapeutic Tech Position. This position assists with daily operations for supporting clinicians with transferring and moving patients. The rehab tech helps to maintain a clean and safe work environment by ensuring that infection control procedures are followed and by helping to maintain equipment in proper working order. This position requires flexibility, good communication, and the ability to handle a busy environment with fairly consistent standing and walking throughout the day. The position includes consistent Saturdays from 8:30am-2:00pm and then "as needed" shifts during the week to provide coverage.

Located in Orlando, Fla., Nemours Childrens Hospital is the newest addition to the Nemours integrated healthcare system. Our 130-bed pediatric hospital also features the areas only 24-hour Emergency Department designed just for kids as well as outpatient pediatric clinics including several specialties previously unavailable in the region. A hospital designed by families for families, Nemours Childrens Hospital blends the healing power of nature with the latest in healthcare innovation to deliver world-class care to the children of Central Florida and beyond. In keeping with our goal of bringing Nemours care into the communities we serve, we also provide specialty outpatient care in several clinics located throughout the region.

The Therapeutic Technician provides support for the Rehabilitation Department for patient care as well as organizing, cleaning and maintenance of department equipment and supplies. They assist licensed personnel in the care and treatment of patients receiving therapy services by providing physical assistance, preparation/set-up for the treatment sessions, supportive interactions with the patients and families, and clean-up as needed.

Assumes primary responsibility to prepare and assist with therapeutic treatment, perform standard work duties including maintaining temperature and cleaning logs, tracking equipment, maintaining equipment in safe and working condition, and maintaining compliance with infection control guidelines and department cleanliness.

Direct Patient Care Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates proficiency in the care of all ages; neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, and adults.
• Performs designated pre-planned treatment activities which may include functional and gross motor activities, assists in organization and implementation of summer group programs, etc. under direct supervision of a licensed therapist and within the constraints of professional licensure laws.
• Assists therapist/nursing personnel where designated support is needed (such as transfers, ambulation practice, etc.).
• Assists in monitoring patients in the rehabilitation area when requested.

Indirect Patient Care Responsibilities

• To fulfill responsibilities determined by leadership. May include minor wheelchair adjustments and repairs/maintenance to equipment (i.e., fill tires, adjust leg rests, etc.).
• Maintains patient confidentiality related to conversation, medical records, treatment plans, etc.
• Uses machines and tools in a responsible manner adhering to safety practices as outlined by the manufacturer and OSHA standards.
• Maintains equipment, supplies, orders therapeutic, medical, self-care, and splinting materials under direct supervision of licensed personnel.
• Attends and participates in department program meetings, committee meetings/rounds related to patient treatment, program development, and mandatory safety in-services.
• Responsible for participation in hospital programs for quality assessment and improvement, identifying opportunities to improve services, making recommendations, and implementing actions as appropriate and consistent with the goals of the department.
• Knowledge and ability to use computer systems Harmony, Outlook, EPIC (limited access) maintain excel spreadsheets, working knowledge of word.

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma required.
• Experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Identifies customers; answers customers questions; exhibits customer service skills.

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About Us

Nemours Children's Health is an internationally recognized pediatric health system serving more than 1.7 million patient encounters each year. We deliver care across six states through two freestanding childrens hospitals Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida along with a network of more than 80 primary, urgent, and specialty care practices and more than 40 hospital partnerships.

Backed by the Nemours Foundation and Alfred I. duPont Trust, our $1.7B nonprofit system is dedicated to improving children's health through clinical care, research, education, advocacy, and prevention. Our Whole Child Health approach focuses equally on prevention and treatment, partnering with communities to help every child thrive.

Inclusion and belonging guide our strategy and growth. We are committed to culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and fostering an environment where every associate, patient, and family feels supported and valued.

Learn more at Nemours.org.