Physical Therapy Technician

Job Description

Job Responsibilities: Physical Therapist Technician

Supports physical therapy care delivery by preparing treatment area, patients, equipment and materials; and performing procedures under the supervision of a physical therapist. Job-related skills will be trained at the beginning of employment; however candidates with prior relevant work experience and exercise backgrounds will be prioritized.

Job Duties:

• 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 apertures.
• Provides information to patients by answering questions and requests; allaying fears.
• Helps treat patients by applying heat packs; paraffin dips; assisting patients into therapy pool; 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.
• 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.
• Serves and protects the practice community by adhering to professional standards, practice policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
• 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/Aide Skills and Qualifications:

Creating a Safe, Effective Environment, Verbal Communication, Listening, Coaching, Health Care Administration, Patient Services, Self-Development, Coordination, Teamwork, Multi-tasking, Supply Management, exercise background is preferred but not required.

Company Description

Website: www.alliancephysicaltherapy.com

Outpatient Privately-Owned Physical Therapy Practice that treats orthopedic, neurologic, sports medicine, women's health/pelvic floor, geriatric, hand, aquatic PT, and more. We continuously strive to "break the mold" of Physical Therapy care delivery by providing a personalized and individualized approach. We pursue building life-long relationships with our patients and team members alike, that fosters maximizing quality of life.

Website: www.alliancephysicaltherapy.com Outpatient Privately-Owned Physical Therapy Practice that treats orthopedic, neurologic, sports medicine, women's health/pelvic floor, geriatric, hand, aquatic PT, and more. We continuously strive to "break the mold" of Physical Therapy care delivery by providing a personalized and individualized approach. We pursue building life-long relationships with our patients and team members alike, that fosters maximizing quality of life.