Armort PT St Joe - Rehab Tech (PRN)

Panther Physical Therapy; Saint Joseph (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Armor PT, an Alliance Physical Therapy Partner, seeks a PRN Rehab Tech (Physical Therapy Aide) to join our team in Saint Joseph, MI. You will support therapists, prep treatment areas, transport patients, and help with clerical duties.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent, strong communication and organizational skills, and the ability to multitask in a busy clinic environment. Prior healthcare exposure is preferred, and current PT student status is welcome.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Healthcare experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse people.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Provides care per physician’s orders and plan of care.
• Transports patients to and from Rehabilitation Services.
• Prepares patients for treatment and assists therapists.
• Communicates with patients, families and health-care team.
• Obtains equipment and supplies for use.
• Maintains therapy areas in a clean, orderly condition.
• Performs clerical tasks such as reception, billing and supply orders.
• Ensures safety in the environment and adheres to safety standards.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Healthcare experience

Current PT student (preferred)

Job description

Current Open Positions with Alliance PTP Partners

Position: Armort PT St Joe - Rehab Tech (PRN)

Location: Saint Joseph, MI

Job Id: 2824

# of Openings: 1

Armor PT, an Alliance Physical Therapy Partner, is looking for a PRN Rehab Tech (Physical Therapy Aide) to join our team!

Summary:

Functions under the general supervision of the Clinic Director, and under the direct supervision of the therapists, and therapist assistants. The Rehabilitation Technician is responsible for preparing treatment areas, cleaning treatment areas, obtainment of supplies, transporting, positioning and in assisting patients/clients, therapists, and therapist assistants in the completion of the therapy treatment plan. The technician may also be assigned routine clerical support tasks in support of the front office process. These functions are performed in accordance with facility, departmental, regulatory, and payor policies and procedures and guidelines.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides care per physician’s orders and plan of care developed by evaluating therapist.
• Transports patients/clients to and from Rehabilitation Services departments.
• Prepares patient/client for treatment and assists professional staff with patient/client treatments.
• Communicates with patients, families, significant others, and members of the health care team to promote maximum benefits from care.
• Obtains equipment, materials and supplies from storage areas or appropriate department, and prepares them for use.
• Maintains therapy department(s) in a clean and orderly condition.
• Performs routine clerical support tasks, which may include reception, telephone, billing, ordering of supplies, and collection of facility/department statistics.
• Provides an environment conducive to safety for patients/clients, visitors, and staff.
• Assesses the risks for safety and implements appropriate precautions.
• Complies with appropriate and approved security and safety standards.

This list of duties is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that senior management may deem necessary.

Qualifications/Skills:

• High school diploma or equivalent. Prior healthcare experience or current physical therapy student preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with a wide variety of people.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a very busy environment.

Physical Demands:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.