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Therapy Technician - Previous Student Observer
LOUISIANA ORTHOPAEDIC SPECIALISTS LLC —Lafayette, LA
- Writing skills
- Clinic experience
- Outpatient experience
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Therapy Technician - Previous Student Observer

LOUISIANA ORTHOPAEDIC SPECIALISTS LLC -
Lafayette, LA

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Job Details

Qualifications

Computer operation
Writing skills
Patient management software
Employee relationship building
Patient safety
High school diploma or GED
Fitness rehabilitation exercise implementation
Clinical information systems
Therapeutic exercise techniques
Infection control regulations
Computer skills
Medical terminology
Stakeholder relationship building
Therapeutic devices

Full Job Description

Description:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Assists the Physical and Occupational Therapist with patient care and plan of treatment.
Establishes and maintains effective communication with patients, family members and other departments.
Assist the front office staff as needed.
Responds to patient questions and inquiries as required to maintain a high patient satisfaction level.
Responsible for care and maintenance of equipment and keeping a safe and clean environment in the clinic as outlined in “Rehab tech duties list”
Assists with supply inventorying and stocking and organization of clinic shelves/cabinets.
Assists the Lead Rehab Tech with special projects.
Maintains patient confidentiality.
Assists all patients on rehabilitation floor.
Assist with seamless and efficient clinic function and daily clinic flow.
The job holder must demonstrate current competencies for job position.

Requirements:

EDUCATION:

High school diploma or GED required. Graduation from a technical program or BA in Kinesiology or Exercise Science is preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

One year of experience in an outpatient therapy clinic is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge of the application of exercise as directed by the therapist.
Knowledge of clinic policies, procedures, regulations, safety/infection control, and quality control.
Knowledge of how to use therapy equipment.
Knowledge of medical terminology.

SKILLS:

Skill in the application of exercise as directed by the therapist.
Skill in effectively communicating with Physical and Occupational Therapists, and front office staff
Skill in using a computer system/EMR software
Skill in accurate recognition of patient/clinic danger and appropriate fall risk patients.

ABILITIES:

Ability to establish/maintain effective working relationships with patients, providers, and staff.
Ability to anticipate and recognize the needs of the clinic and the therapist
Ability to communicate clearly in verbal and written form.
Ability to be a resource to patients and staff.

ENVIRONMENTAL/WORKING CONDITIONS:

Normal office environment. Some travel within the community.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS:

Requires sitting and standing associated with a normal office environment. Some bending and stretching required. Manual dexterity using a calculator and computer keyboard. Requires occasional support for all sizes of patients in transfers. Ability to lift 50 lbs. from the floor to the waist. Demands of kneeling, squatting, and overhead lifting.

ORGANIZATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

The LOS employee handbook must be read, and an acknowledgement receipt signed.
Adherence to LOS OIG Compliance Program
OSHA Requirements and training to include:
Safety Training.

This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve.

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