Physical Therapy Technician at Anderson Orthopaedic Clinic

Job Description

Anderson Orthopaedic Clinic Physical Therapy in Arlington, VA is seeking a Full-Time Physical Therapy Technician to serve in our outpatient clinic.

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Job Duties:

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• Prepares treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols.
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• Assist licensed therapists with patient preparation, positioning, and non-skilled treatment activities as directed and permitted by applicable law.
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• Provides information to patients by answering questions and requests, allaying fears.
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• Assist licensed therapists with patient preparation, equipment use, and assigned therapeutic support activities under appropriate supervision, in accordance with applicable state practice acts, scope-of-practice limitations, and organizational policies. Therapy Technicians may not independently provide skilled therapy services.
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• Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
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• Adheres to policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements.
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• Provides equipment and supplies by sterilizing and delivering equipment and supplies to treatment area; positioning equipment for therapist access; positioning patient on equipment. Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
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• Ensures operation of physical therapy equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer’s instruction; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.
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• 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.
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• Enhances physical therapy department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
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• Updates job knowledge by participating in education opportunities; reading publications, maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
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• Cross-train and provide coverage for front desk and referral functions as needed.
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• Assist with patient check-in, scheduling, telephone communications, and general administrative tasks.
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• Support referral intake, coordination, and documentation in accordance with established procedures.
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• Maintain accurate patient information and protect confidentiality.
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• Other Duties as Assigned
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Minimum Requirements:

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• 1-2 years of Physical Therapy Office experience a plus
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• Proficient in Microsoft Office
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• Excellent Customer Service and Telephone skills
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Anderson Orthopaedic Clinic provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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This position requires a background check upon acceptance.

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Req #3780