Physical Therapy Technician

Physical Therapy Technician

Salary Range $17.10 - $20.50 Hourly Level Experienced Position Type Full Time Job Shift Varied Education Level High School or Equivalent Travel Percentage None Category Human Resources

Job Description

Hours: Mon-Fri, combination of 6:30-3, and 11-7:30pm shifts

Spire Orthopedic Partners is a growing national partnership of orthopedic practices that provides the support, capital and operational resources physicians need to grow thriving practices for the future. As a Management Services Organization (MSO), Spire provides the infrastructure for administrative operations that allows practices to operate at their highest level, so doctors can focus their efforts on what matters most – patient care. Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, the Spire network spans the Northeast with more than 165 physicians, 1,800 employees, 285 other clinical providers and 40 locations in New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts.

Responsibilities/Duties:

• Keeps treatment areas (tables, equipment, and gym area) neat and clean. See aide manual.
• Keeps machines clean and in working order and lets the manager know if any problems arise.
• Cleans hydroculators on a weekly basis, cold pack machines and other equipment as necessary.
• Assist in escorting patients to treatment areas.
• Prepares the treatment areas for patient care.
• Prepares modality treatments as supervised by the physical therapist including ultrasound, electrical stimulation, hot/cold packs, iontophoresis, and other modalities.
• Observes patients during treatments and reports orally to the physical therapist.
• Files exercise flowsheets as necessary Assists with orientation and training of new physical therapy technicians Performs supply inventory and unpacks/checks-in supply orders.
• Keeps supply closet in orderly fashion.
• Maintains work area in a clean and orderly fashion.
• Adheres to HIPAA/OSHA regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

• One year of physical therapy experience, medical office experience preferred.
• Familiarity with HIPAA, insurance regulations, policies, procedures, and other regulatory policies.
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe working environment.
• Able to react calmly and effectively under stress.
• Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.
• Develop and maintain effective and professional working relationships with patients, medical staff, coworkers and the public by displaying sympathy, tact and understanding.
• Must be a team player with a positive attitude, adjust to various personalities, work with a diverse population, demonstrating patience and professionalism.
• Represents the clinic in a professional manner.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality on all patient issues.

What we offer:

• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
• Dynamic environment
• Access to a diverse network of practitioners
• Broad infrastructure of tools and programs to enhance the employee experience
• Competitive Compensation
• Generous PTO
• Benefits package: health, dental, vision, 401(k), etc.

We are an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified Applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances (referred to as "protected characteristics").