Physical Therapy Technician

Allied / Tech - Physical TherapyRequirements: NM License needed before start - 1 year of experience in outpatient setting. First Time Travel Okay.Purpose: The following job description includes, but is not limited to, duties that will be required of a Physical Therapist.Duties/Responsibilities:Evaluate and treat various physical therapy patients per physician’s referral or direct access.Establish and supervise physical therapy assistants following a PT plan of care.Become competent in, evaluate, and treat injured workers. Understand basic ACOMP systems for establishing a plan of care for safe Return to Work.Become competent in and utilize modalities and exercise equipment present in the facility.Become competent in and perform various post offer testing such as WorkSTEPS or APET.Become competent in and perform Work Hardening Evaluations or Functional Capacity Evaluations.Become competent in and perform ergonomic evaluations, or job analysis.Supervise the performance of cleaning or organizational tasks, directing PT technicians.Answer phones, schedule patient visits, and take referrals as needed.Understand and properly utilize billing codes for various payer types.Update rehab nurses on a weekly basis regarding patient progress.Maintain communication with referring physicians via timely evaluation notes or progress notes.Maintain all licensure requirements for the state of employment (License MUST be in good standing).All employee information must remain up to date for limited liability insurance coverage.Maintain a professional attitude towards patients, doctors, industry reps, case managers, insurance reps, and any other contact of Apex.Assist the marketing team with business development, developing relationships with referral sources, or educational programs.Market to industries, doctors, industry reps, case managers, and any other necessary contact when patient load allows.Actively participate in community events or organization representing Apex Network PT.Demonstrate a willingness to perform additional tasks outside this job description for the good of Apex Network.Skills: Acute Care, Outpatient Clinic, Rehabilitation Hospital, Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF), Body Mechanics, Cervicalgia, Low back pain, Post op cervical surgery, Post op shoulder repair, Post op spinal surgery, Spinal Conditions, Total hip replacement, Total knee replacement, Cognitive disorders, Multiple Sclerosis, Muscular dystrophy, Parkinson’s disease, Post Stroke Rehabilitation, Spinal cord injury, Traumatic Brain injury, Home Exercise Program, Patient family education.