We are looking for a motivated, engaging, and social individual with a background in sports/exercise/fitness who is eager to assist people suffering from injury through their recovery process through the direction of a licensed physical therapist. Ideal candidate will be able to work and excel in a fast paced environment
Physical Therapist technician Job Duties:
* Prepares treatment room/area for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols.
* Prepares patients for physical therapy treatment by welcoming, comforting and engaging in conversation.
* Provides information to patients by answering questions and requests; referring technical questions to the physical therapists.
* Helps treat patients by applying heat packs; paraffin dips; helping patients onto exercise equipment, tracking walking time and distance; performing prescribed exercises and strengthening techniques.
* Educates patients by demonstrating proper use of equipment and exercise routines as prescribed by therapist
* 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. (lead technician responsibility)
* Maintains physical therapy supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies (lead technician responsibility)
* Serves and protects patient community by adhering to professional standards, policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and JCAHO standards.
*****Bilingual-Spanish is a plus
- Please do not contact business via phone regarding this posting, submit resume for review. Thank you
Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Exercise: 1 year (Preferred)
Language:
Work Location: In person
