Lead Physical Therapy Technician - Surprise City Center (Full-Time)

Spooner; Surprise (AZ); On-site; USD 21,697 - 23,419; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Student loan repayment program

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Job summary

Spooner in Surprise, AZ is hiring a full-time Technician to support physical therapy activities. This role requires a high school diploma and CPR certification, with previous experience preferred. Responsibilities include training new technicians and assisting patients in various functional activities.

The position offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits such as medical coverage, student loan repayment, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 years of age or older.
• Interest in the field of physical therapy.
• Prior experience or knowledge as a physical therapy technician is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Train and mentor new therapy technicians.
• Instruct and assist patients in functional activities.
• Coordinate therapy technician schedules.

Skills

Knowledge of physical therapy techniques

CPR certification

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details

Location: Spooner Surprise City Center - Surprise, AZ 85374
Position Type: Technician
Education Level: High School
Salary Range: $15.75 - $17.00 hourly
Job Shift: Full Time
Job Category: Health Care

Medical Coverage & Other Benefits

• Medical coverage with low premiums, $500 individual and $1,000 family deductibles, no cost expert physical and hand therapy, access to direct primary care team.
• Student loan repayment program
• Proactive Health Management Plan
• Dental, vision, life, and other voluntary insurances
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• Generous continuing education funds
• 401(k) matching
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee referral bonus
• Other benefits to keep you happy and healthy!

Responsibilities

• Train and mentor new therapy technicians.
• Participate in staff meetings to enhance the learning and team environment.
• Participate and assist in planning of technician meetings.
• Coordinate therapy technician schedules, including time off requests.
• Instruct, motivate, and assist patients to learn and improve functional activities such as perambulation, transfer, ambulation, and daily-living activities.
• Safeguard, motivate, and assist patients practicing exercises and functional activities under direction of professional staff. Will be required to demonstrate correct activity form or function.
• Observe patients during various physical activities designed in the treatment plan, compile progress on patients’ response to treatment.
• Effective communication of patient progress and reactions to treatment, to the physical therapist.

What You Can Expect

• A team environment that fosters continuous learning and fun.
• A 6-month onboarding program.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum 18 years of age or older
• Major in Kinesiology, Physical Therapy Technician Certification, prior experience or knowledge as a physical therapy technician, or interest in the field of physical therapy
• Prior experience or knowledge as a physical therapy technician
• CPR certification