Entry-Level Physical Therapy Technician

Physical Therapy Technician

Medical Associates' Physical & Occupational Therapy department is hiring Physical Therapy Technicians to assist in a fast-paced department. Excellent opportunity for students interested in pursuing a career in healthcare!

Gap Year Opportunity:

• Graduated students taking a gap year before matriculation to professional school are encouraged to apply!
• Gain experience in all aspects of clinic functions including patient education, rooming, charting, and assisting in treatment programs.
• Excellent experience for students planning a career as a physical therapist, athletic trainer, or physical therapy assistant.

What you will be doing: Assist physical/occupational therapist or physical therapist assistant with treatment programs for patients which are pre-determined and assigned by the therapist or assistant. Therapy Techs have regular charting responsibilities. Schedule: This position is full-time, 40 hours/week. Your scheduled hours could be between 6:45am and 6:00pm, Monday through Friday, 4 days per week Dubuque West Campus and 1 day per week at the Galena, Il location. Flexibility is a must! Location: You will have a primary home location, but flexibility is required as you may occasionally be scheduled to fill in at other locations. Benefits Package includes:

• Single or Family Health Insurance with discounted premium rates for wellness program participation.
• 401k with immediate matching (50% on the dollar up to 7% of pay + additional annual Profit Sharing
• Flexible Paid Time Off Program (24 days off/year)
• Medical and Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts
• Life insurance, Long Term Disability Coverage, Short Term Disability Coverage, Dental Insurance, etc.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Perform therapy modalities and exercise instruction for patients under the supervision of the physical/occupational therapists or physical therapist assistants. Monitor patient at regular intervals and assist patient in the safe practice of activities related to development of strength and endurance until treatment or exercise conclusion.
• Prepare treatment area, patient and equipment for treatment. Assist with established procedures for care and maintenance of department equipment and supplies. Prepare, maintain, and cleanup workstations, treatment areas, and gym.
• Assist with chart filing, charge ticket processing and discharging of therapy records according to department policies and procedures. Verify insurance coverage and complete appropriate paperwork for approved therapy visits. Schedule patient appointments.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Education: High school diploma or GED required. Coursework in anatomy will be relevant and helpful. Experience: From three months to one year of similar or related experience.

Physical Aspects: Stooping - Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full use of the lower extremities and back muscles. Kneeling - Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees. Crouching - Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine. Reaching - Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction. Standing - Particularly for sustained periods of time. Walking - Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances. Pushing - Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward. Lifting - Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires the substantial use of the upper extremities and back muscles. Fingering - Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm as in handling. Grasping - Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm. Feeling - Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips. Talking - Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly or quickly. Hearing - Perceiving the nature of sound with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and to make fine discriminations in sound, such as when making fine adjustments on machined parts. Vision - 20 / 40 or better in the best eye with or without correction. Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 pounds force constantly to move objects. Environmental Conditions: Subject to Physical Hazards - Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.

Medical Associates Clinic & Health Plans is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, marital status, parental status, disability, veteran status, or other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.