Physical Therapy Technician - Full Time

Starting Hourly: $16.90 - $17.50 per hour depending on Physical Therapy Technician/Aide experience Body in Balance Physical Therapy, a member of Therapy Partners Group, has been the premier provider for outpatient orthopedics serving Fairfield, Vacaville, and surrounding communities for over 30 years. We are known for providing the highest quality individualized care for our patients and our team of highly skilled physical therapists who are passionate about helping patients achieve their goals. Currently, we are looking for a full time Physical Therapy Technician for our Fairfield location. Schedule will be for 30 - 36 hours per week Monday - Friday Preferred Qualifications Bilingual in English & Spanish preferred but not required Principal Accountabilities 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 (shorts, gowns, etc.) Does laundry, maintaining an ample supply of clean linens. Under direct supervision of and with co-signature by, records daily notes. Provides information to patients by answering questions and requests. Helps treat patients by applying ice or heat packs, helping patients onto exercise equipment, monitoring motion; tracking walking time and distance; performing prescribed exercises and strengthening techniques as requested by PT. 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. Maintains physical therapy supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies and communicating to person in charge or ordering. Enhances physical therapy department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments, is a team player. Collects garbage at the end of each working day. Reports any issues needing resolution to Physical Therapists. Proactively answers incoming phone calls before they route to voicemail; triages each call to ensure a #J-18808-Ljbffr