Physical Therapy Technician Job at Alliance Physical Therapy & Rehabilitatio

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.