Physical Therapy Technician - Part Time

Starting Hourly: $16.90 per hour ProSportPhysical Therapy & Performance, a member of Therapy Partners Group, has been the premier provider for outpatient orthopedics serving Orange County and surrounding communities.

Since 1992, ProSport Physical Therapy & Performance has built a reputation for delivering outstanding patient care for the exceptional team of clinicians.As Southern California's leading provider of quality hands-on care and customized therapeutic exercise programs, our team's focus is to treat the whole patient, including prevention and wellness.

Currently, we are looking for a full time Physical Therapy Technician for our Laguna Hills location.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Preparestreatmentroom forpatientby following prescribed procedures and protocols.
• Prepares patients for physical therapy treatment by welcoming, comforting,providingand/orassistingpatientintophysical therapy apparel (shorts, gowns, etc.)
• Does laundry,maintainingan ample supply of clean linens.
• Under direct supervision of and with co-signature by, records daily notes.
• Provides information to patients by answering questions and requests.
• Helps treat patients by applying ice or heat packs, helping patients onto exercise equipment,monitoringmotion; tracking walking time and distance; performing prescribed exercises and strengthening techniques as requested by PT.
• Educates patients bydemonstratingproper use of equipment and exercise routines.
• Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
• Maintainssafeand clean working environment bycomplying withprocedures, rules, and regulations.
• Provides equipment and supplies by sterilizing and delivering equipment and supplies to treatment area; positioning equipment for therapist access; positioning patient on equipment.
• Ensuresoperation of physicaltherapy equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements.
• Maintainsphysical therapy supplies inventory by checking stock todetermineinventorylevel;anticipatingneeded supplies and communicating to person in charge or ordering.
• Enhances physical therapy department and organization reputation by accepting ownership foraccomplishingnew and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments, is a team player.
• Collectsgarbage at the end of each working day.
• Reports any issuesneedingresolution to Physical Therapists.
• Proactively answers incoming phone calls before they route to voicemail; triages each call to ensure a five-star patient experience by appropriately assisting with appointment cancellations or reschedules, completing intake forms, or taking detailed messages for the Therapist or PCC as needed.
• Assists with scheduling appointments for patients within the clinic to ensure efficient and timely access to care.
• Assists in collecting 100% of co-pays/deductibles and payments prior to patient being seen by provider per established policies and procedures.
• Assists in scheduling new evaluations accurately and in alignment with clinic protocols.
• During uncovered hours at front desk, occasionally provides support with focus on checking in patients, collecting co-pays, answering and triaging phone calls, and scheduling patients appropriately.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office; Raintree PMS experience is a +Plus
• Possess strong customer service skills
• Ability to maintain confidential documents
• Must be organized and able to manage multiple priorities
• Ability to communicate complex information in a well thought-out easily understood manner, both orally and in writing in a variety of settings and styles
• Ability to communicate in an honest, direct and professional manner, relating well to others to build rapport and effective relationships.
• Ability to demonstrate active listening by asking clarifying questions, identify and share relevant information and solicit feedback from others and give and receives feedback objectively.
• Must be able to identify and problem solve
• Possess strong team player attributes
• Ability to multi-task responsibilities while maintaining a positive and friendly atmosphere with the patients near by
• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Strong Customer Service Skills
• Ability to maintain confidential documents.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to communicate complex information in a well thought-out easily understood manner, both orally and in writing in a variety of settings and styles.
• Ability to communicate in an honest, direct, and professional manner, relating well to others to build rapport and effective relationships.
• Ability to demonstrate active listening by asking clarifying questions, identify and share relevant information and solicit feedback from others and give and receives feedback objectively.
• Ability to identify and problem solve.
• Strong team player

Education and Experience

Education

High School diploma or equivalent. College degree in a related health field preferred.

Experience

Prior experience in customer service.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Requires prolonged sitting, some bending, stooping and stretching. Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, mouse, photocopier, telephone, calculator and other office equipment. Requires normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare and present reports.