Are you trying to decide if a career in healthcare is for you? Have you considered the rewarding, fast-paced, and fun-filled career of outpatient physical therapy? Becoming a physical therapy technician is an excellent way to get your feet wet as you consider a healthcare profession and possibly a career.
At Desert Edge PT we are excited to announce that we have an opening for a new technician team member. Ideal candidates are those that are 18 years or older, are interested in pursuing a career in healthcare, are motivated, self-starters, and are interested in becoming an integral part of a fun and upbeat team.
No certificate or experience is required. Physical therapy technicians are trained on-site and are mentored along the way by all staff members. To give a little more information, the role of the physical therapy technician is to assist the physical therapist in the stretching, exercising, and modality portion of patient treatment. This is a critical role in our physical therapy clinic because the flow of patient care is dictated by how well this role is performed. As a technician, you will demonstrate, observe, and correct patient’s exercises, apply heat, ice, or electric stimulation pads to the patient’s problem areas. In addition to serving our patients, it is expected that you will perform some clinic chores which will include cleaning and organization. We are looking for someone with excellent customer service capabilities who can help our patients have an enjoyable time while working hard to get better.
Essential Job Duties
- Responsible for the maintenance and appearance of the clinic
- Assist with the flow of the patient’s experience in the clinic
- Greet patients & provide world-class customer service
- Assist, guide, and encourage patients throughout their therapy sessions under the direction of the supervising physical therapist or physical therapy assistant
- Assist with demonstrating and correcting patient stretches & exercises as directed by the supervising PT or PTA
- Aid with the set-up of clinical modalities (ice/heat, etc) as instructed by supervising PT or PTA
- Encourage and be an example of a healthy lifestyle
- Anticipate the needs of patients and providers in a busy, fast-paced outpatient environment.
- Clean, wash & fold laundry, organize supplies & equipment
Qualifications
- Energetic, driven, able to work in a fast-paced setting
- Proactive
- Strong communication skills
- Dependable team player
- Reliable transportation
- Positive attitude
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $15.15 per hour
Application Question(s):
- Are you currently enrolled in school?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
