Physical Therapy Technician

Job Description

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.

Company Description

Website : www.alliancephysicaltherapy.com\r\nOutpatient 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.