Physical Therapy Technician (FT) at Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Center

Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Center Physical Therapy (“OFAC”) in Worthington, OH is seeking a Full Time Physical Therapist Technician for our outpatient clinic.

Job Duties:

• Prepares patients for physical therapy treatment by welcoming, comforting, providing and/or assisting the patient into physical therapy apparel or apertures.
• Provides information to patients by answering questions and requests; allaying fears.
• Helps treat patients by applying heat packs; paraffin dips; assisting patients into whirlpool; helping patients onto exercise equipment, monitoring motion; tracking walking time and distance; measuring mobility; performing prescribed exercises and strengthening techniques.
• 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; following manufacturer's instruction; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.
• Enhances physical therapy department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Minimum Requirements:

• 1-2 years of Physical Therapy Office experience preferred
• Excellent Customer Service, Telephone, and Communication skills

Other Skills Required:

• Ability to Multi-task
• Organized
• Self-Motivated
• Attention to detail

Req #3601