Physical Therapy Technician

Job Description Job Description Job Responsibilities: Physical Therapist Technician Supports physical therapy care delivery by preparing treatment area, patients, equipment and materials; and performing procedures under the supervision of a physical therapist. Job-related skills will be trained at the beginning of employment; however candidates with prior relevant work experience and exercise backgrounds will be prioritized. Job Duties: * Prepares treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols. * Prepares patients for physical therapy treatment by welcoming, comforting, providing and/or assisting patient into physical therapy apparel or apertures. * Provides information to patients by answering questions and requests; allaying fears. * Helps treat patients by applying heat packs; paraffin dips; assisting patients into therapy pool; helping patients onto exercise equipment, monitoring motion; tracking walking time and distance; measuring mobility; performing prescribed exercises and strengthening techniques. * Educates patients by demonstrating proper use of equipment and exercise routines. * Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential. * Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, 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. * Ensures operation of physical therapy equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instruction; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs. * Maintains physical therapy supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies. * Serves and protects the practice community by adhering to professional standards, practice policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements. * Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations. * Enhances physical therapy department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments. Physical Therapist Technician/Aide Skills and Qualifications: Creating a Safe, Effective Environment, Verbal Communication, Listening, Coaching, Health Care Administration, Patient Services, Self-Development, Coordination, Teamwork, Multi-tasking, Supply Management, exercise background is preferred but not required. Company Description Currenly seeking Monday-Thursday 2pm-7pm hours. Website: Outpatient Privately-Owned Physical Therapy Practice that treats orthopedic, neurologic, sports medicine, women's health/pelvic floor, geriatric, hand, aquatic PT, and more. We continuously strive to "break the mold" of Physical Therapy care delivery by providing a personalized and individualized approach. We pursue building life-long relationships with our patients and team members alike, that fosters maximizing quality of life. Company Description Currenly seeking Monday-Thursday 2pm-7pm hours. \r\nWebsite: Privately-Owned Physical Therapy Practice that treats orthopedic, neurologic, sports medicine, women's health/pelvic floor, geriatric, hand, aquatic PT, and more. We continuously strive to "break the mold" of Physical Therapy care delivery by providing a personalized and individualized approach. We pursue building life-long relationships with our patients and team members alike, that fosters maximizing quality of life.