Therapy Technician - Previous Student Observer

Job Description

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 :

SKILLS :

ABILITIES :

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 :

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.