What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist Technician position at El Paso Physical Therapy Services?
Overview
El Paso Physical Therapy Services, is a member of the Confluent Health family of physical and occupational therapy companies that is transforming healthcare by developing and educating today’s highly effective clinicians and by providing them with career development pathways to become industry leaders.
Our Full-Time Employees Enjoy These Amazing Benefits:
- Medical, dental, vision, FSA, *STD/LTD insurances (*STD/LTD eligibility requirements may differ for some CA brand partners)
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401(k) with 4% employer match
- 10% childcare tuition discount at Kindercare Childcare Centers
- Free life insurance
- And Much More!
(*Part-time and PRN employees are only eligible to participate in the 401(k) benefit.)
Responsibilities
Essential Functions of the Physical Therapist Technician Role:
- Prepare and sanitize treatment room for the patients
- Understand the uses of stationary bikes, pulley systems, exercise/medicine balls, plyometric boxes, rebounder, weight equipment, mobilization tables and benches, progressive resistive exercises as designed by the Physical Therapist
- Prepare equipment such as hydrotherapy tanks, paraffin bath, and hot packs
- Remove and replace braces, splints, and slings from patient bodies before and after treatment
- Assist physical therapy assistant and/or physical therapist to support patient during ambulation and gait training.
- Communicate effectively with patients/clients, the public and all members of the healthcare team
Qualifications
Experience and Skills Required for the Phyiscal Therapist Technician Position:
- High School Diploma preferred
- 1-year physical therapy technician experience preferred
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate in a friendly and professional manner with both patients and co-workers
- Strong Organization skills and the ability to accurately follow instructions and document information
- Bilingual English/Spanish
Physical Therapist Technicians Apply Today!
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