Physical Therapy Technician

Physical Therapy TechnicianNorth Charleston, South CarolinaAssists physical therapists with tasks that are indirectly related to patient care, including performing administrative and clerical tasks, cleaning equipment, and preparing treatment areas.Additional Job DescriptionEducation: High School Degree or Equivalent. Work Experience: No prior work experience required.Physical RequirementsMobility & PostureStanding: ContinuousSitting: ContinuousWalking: ContinuousClimbing stairs: InfrequentWorking indoors: ContinuousWorking outdoors (temperature extremes): InfrequentWorking from elevated areas: FrequentWorking in confined/cramped spaces: FrequentKneeling: InfrequentBending at the waist: ContinuousTwisting at the waist: FrequentSquatting: FrequentManual Dexterity & StrengthPinching operations: FrequentGross motor use (fingers/hands): ContinuousFirm grasping (fingers/hands): ContinuousFine manipulation (fingers/hands): ContinuousReaching overhead: FrequentReaching in all directions: ContinuousRepetitive motion (hands/wrists/elbows/shoulders): ContinuousFull use of both legs: ContinuousBalance & coordination (lower extremities): FrequentLifting & Force RequirementsLift/carry 50 lbs. unassisted: InfrequentLift/lower 50 lbs. from floor to 36": InfrequentLift up to 25 lbs. overhead: InfrequentExert up to 50 lbs. of force: FrequentExamples:Transfer 100 lb. non-ambulatory patient = 50 lbs. forcePush 400 lb. patient in wheelchair on carpet = 20 lbs. forcePush patient stretcher one-handed = 25 lbs. forceVision & SensoryMaintain corrected vision 20/40 (one or both eyes): ContinuousRecognize objects (near/far): ContinuousColor discrimination: ContinuousDepth perception: ContinuousPeripheral vision: ContinuousHearing acuity (with correction): ContinuousTactile sensory function: ContinuousGross motor with fine motor coordination: ContinuousSelected Positions:Olfactory (smell) function: ContinuousRespirator use qualification: ContinuousWork Environment & ConditionsEffective stress management: ContinuousRotating shifts: FrequentOvertime as required: FrequentLatex-safe environment: Continuous