Physical Therapy Technician

Position: Physical Therapy Tech

Duties:

1. Ensure the clinic is clean, sterile, and presentable to patients.

a. This includes:

§ Vacuuming, mopping, sweeping floors

§ Removing trash appropriately

§ Keep mirrors clean and walls free from cobwebs and bugs.

§ Keep rest rooms supplied, clean and disinfected daily

§ Keep all equipment, treatment tables and other items that human hands will touch clean and disinfected.

§ Manage laundry in a timely manner and placed in shelves as needed

§ Organize supply cabinets and order PT supplies as needed.

§ Keep treatment rooms clean, organized, and well supplied.

2. Prepare the treatment area for the patient and bring the patient from the waiting room to the appropriate treatment area in a welcoming manner.

3. Prepares patients for physical therapy treatment by welcoming, comforting, providing and/or assisting patient into physical therapy apparel or apertures.

4. Provides information to patients by answering questions and requests; allaying fears.

5. Educates patients by demonstrating proper use of equipment and exercise routines.

6. Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.

7. Ensures operation of physical therapy equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instruction; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.

8. Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.

9. Ordering and/or shopping for cleaning supplies at Wal-Mart or Sam’s Club.

10. Organize PT supply cabinets and order PT supplies as needed.

11. Assist the physical therapist and or physical therapist assistant in patient treatment as directed.

12. Assist in the front office as directed by the office manager.

13. Be able to manage/operate the front desk duties with minimal assistance (Schedule pts, collect money from patients, verify insurance benefits, create charts, create patient files in the computer, make daily deposits, post payments.

14. Prepare and keep logs to record procedures such as

o When hydrocollator water is changed and temperature checked

o Cleaning of the whirlpool

o Any other sterile procedures

15. Any other tasks requested to help the clinic succeed.

16. Enhances physical therapy department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Physical Therapist Aide Skills and Qualifications:

Creating a Safe, Effective Environment, Verbal Communication, Listening, Coaching, Health Care Administration, Patient Services, Self-Development, Coordination, Teamwork, Multi-tasking, Supply Management

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $11.00 - $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person