Physical therapy technicians are responsible for assisting physical therapists with non-clinical tasks while caring for individuals. Physical therapy techs may help patients move, keep treatment areas organized and clean, assist patients with light exercises and record progress for therapists.
The following duties are required for this job:
- 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 or equipment.
- Provides information to patients by answering questions and requests.
- Helps treat patients by applying heat/cold packs; Electrodes with Electrical Stimulation; helping patients onto exercise equipment, monitoring motion; tracking exercise time and distance; 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.
- Maintains physical therapy supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies. Report to Office Manager to re-order.
- 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 Technician Skills and Qualifications:
Creating a Safe & Effective Environment, Verbal Communication, Listening, Coaching, Health Care Administration, Patient Services, Self-Development, Coordination, Teamwork, Multi-tasking, Keeping up in a fast pace environment.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $10.00 - $14.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
