Physical Medicine Tech (Full-time, Monday - Friday 8am-5pm)

Physical Medicine Tech (Full-time, Monday - Friday 8am-5pm)

Washington Regional Med. Ctr. - Fayetteville, AR 72703

Overview

Position Type Full Time Job Shift Days Education Level High School Diploma or GED Category Therapy Services

Description

Our mission is to improve the health of people in the communities we serve through compassionate, high-quality care, prevention, and wellness education. Washington Regional Medical System is a community-owned, locally governed, non-profit health care system located in Northwest Arkansas in the heart of Fayetteville, which is consistently ranked among the Best Places to live in the country. Our 425-bed medical center has been named the #1 hospital in Arkansas for five consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report. We employ 3,300+ team members and serve the region with over 40 clinic locations, the region's only Level II trauma center, and five Centers of Excellence - the Washington Regional J.B. Hunt Transport Services Neuroscience Institute; Washington Regional Walker Heart Institute; Washington Regional Women and Infants Center; Washington Regional Total Joint Center; and Washington Regional Pat Walker Center for Seniors.

The Physical Medicine Tech reports to the Physical Medicine Manager and, under the supervision of a licensed rehabilitation professional, supports patient care and department operations within Physical Medicine. This role assists with therapeutic activities as directed, prepares treatment areas and equipment, supports patient flow, and helps maintain a safe, organized, and patient-centered environment while working collaboratively with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary care team.

• Maintain effective working relationships with patients, families, physicians, therapists, nursing staff, and other internal and external customers to support coordinated, high-quality care.
• Assist licensed rehabilitation staff with patient care activities and therapeutic interventions as directed and within established scope of practice.
• Prepare, clean, stock, and maintain treatment areas, equipment, and supplies to ensure a safe, organized, and efficient care environment.
• Support patient flow by assisting with transport, set-up, positioning, and related therapy support activities while following safety protocols.
• Observe and promptly communicate patient responses, status changes, equipment issues, or safety concerns to the appropriate licensed team member.
• Complete required documentation and perform other job-related duties as assigned in accordance with department, regulatory, and organizational standards.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED, required
• Licensure and Certifications: CPR, required.
• Experience: Previous experience in an acute care setting or therapy tech, preferred.

Work Environment: This position will spend 70% of time standing and/or walking while pushing, pulling, lifting and/or carrying up to 50 lbs. This position will spend 30% of time sitting while performing work in a standard office environment. This position will serve a culturally and linguistically diverse patient population. This position may be exposed to communicable diseases and bodily fluids.