Outpatient Physical Therapy Technician

The CORE Institute; Phoenix (AZ); Presencial; USD 30 000 - 40 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

A healthcare organization in Phoenix seeks a dedicated individual to assist the Physical Therapist in patient care and treatment implementations. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and ideally one year of experience in an outpatient physical therapy clinic. Responsibilities include maintaining effective communication with patients and family members, ensuring clinic safety and cleanliness, assisting with supply inventories, and supporting special projects. This role requires strong skills in equipment management and patient interaction.

Qualificações

• One year of experience in an out-patient physical therapy clinic preferred.
• Knowledge of how to use and maintain physical therapy equipment.
• Ability to communicate clearly with providers, patients, and family members.

Responsabilidades

• Assists the Physical Therapist with patient care and implementing the plan of treatment.
• Establishes and maintains effective communication with patients, family members, and other departments.
• Maintains a safe and clean environment in the clinic.

Conhecimentos

Skill in using all equipment effectively

Skill complying with OSHA and infection control policies

Skill in assisting the Physical Therapist with patients

Formação académica

High school diploma/GED or equivalent

Graduation from a technical program

Descrição da oferta de emprego

• Assists the Physical Therapist with patient care and implementing the plan of treatment.
• Establishes and maintains effective communication with patients, family members, and other departments.
• Assists the front office staff as needed.
• Responds to patient questions and inquiries as required to maintain high patient satisfaction levels.
• Responsible for care and maintenance of equipment and keeping a safe and clean environment in the clinic.
• Assists with supply inventorying and stocking.
• Assists the director with special projects.
• Assists all patients on the rehabilitation floor.
• Assist with seamless and efficient clinic function and daily clinic flow.

EDUCATION

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge preferred.
• Graduation from a technical program is preferred.

EXPERIENCE

• One year of experience in an out-patient physical therapy clinic is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of how to use and maintain physical therapy equipment.
• Knowledge of department policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of OSHA and infection control regulations.

SKILLS

• Skill in using all equipment effectively.
• Skill complying with OSHA and infection control policies
• Skill in assisting the Physical Therapist with patients.

ABILITIES

• Ability to communicate clearly with providers, patients, and family members.
• Ability to use effective problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS

• Normal clinic environment.
• Some travel within the community.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS

• Requires sitting and standing associated with a physical therapy clinic environment.
• Combination of bending, lifting, and transferring activities.
• Manual dexterity using a calculator and computer keyboard.

ORGANIZATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• HOPCo's Mission, Vision, and Values must be acknowledged and adhered to.

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.

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