Physical Medicine Tech (Full-time, Monday - Friday 8am-5pm)

Paycom - ATS; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington Regional Medical System in Fayetteville, AR is seeking a Physical Medicine Tech to support patient care and department operations under licensed rehabilitation professionals. Responsibilities include assisting with therapeutic activities, preparing treatment areas, and facilitating patient flow in a safe, organized environment.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and CPR certification, with preferred experience in an acute care setting or as a therapy tech.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED, required.
• CPR certification required.
• Experience: Previous experience in an acute care setting or therapy tech, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain relationships with patients and families to support high-quality care.
• Assist licensed rehabilitation staff with patient care activities and interventions.
• Prepare and maintain treatment areas, equipment, and supplies for safe care.
• Support patient flow with transport, setup, and positioning while following safety protocols.
• Document and communicate patient status and any equipment issues to the licensed team.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Fayetteville, AR 72703, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School Diploma or GED, Job Shift: Days, Job Category: Therapy Services, Organization Overview, Mission, Vision, and Values

Organization Overview

Our mission is to improve the health of people in the communities we serve through compassionate, high-quality care, prevention, and wellness education. Washington Regional Medical System is a community-owned, locally governed, non-profit health care system located in Northwest Arkansas in the heart of Fayetteville, which is consistently ranked among the Best Places to live in the country. Our 425-bed medical center has been named the #1 hospital in Arkansas for five consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report. We employ 3,300+ team members and serve the region with over 40 clinic locations, the region’s only Level II trauma center, and five Centers of Excellence - the Washington Regional J.B. Hunt Transport Services Neuroscience Institute; Washington Regional Walker Heart Institute; Washington Regional Women and Infants Center; Washington Regional Total Joint Center; and Washington Regional Pat Walker Center for Seniors.

Position Summary

The Physical Medicine Tech reports to the Physical Medicine Manager and, under the supervision of a licensed rehabilitation professional, supports patient care and department operations within Physical Medicine. This role assists with therapeutic activities as directed, prepares treatment areas and equipment, supports patient flow, and helps maintain a safe, organized, and patient-centered environment while working collaboratively with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary care team.

Essential Position Responsibilities

• Maintain effective working relationships with patients, families, physicians, therapists, nursing staff, and other internal and external customers to support coordinated, high-quality care.
• Assist licensed rehabilitation staff with patient care activities and therapeutic interventions as directed and within established scope of practice.
• Prepare, clean, stock, and maintain treatment areas, equipment, and supplies to ensure a safe, organized, and efficient care environment.
• Support patient flow by assisting with transport, set-up, positioning, and related therapy support activities while following safety protocols.
• Observe and promptly communicate patient responses, status changes, equipment issues, or safety concerns to the appropriate licensed team member.
• Complete required documentation and perform other job-related duties as assigned in accordance with department, regulatory, and organizational standards.

Qualifications

• Education:High school diploma or GED, required
• Licensure and Certifications: CPR, required.
• Experience: Previous experience in an acute care setting or therapy tech, preferred.

Work Environment

Work Environment:This position will spend 70% of time standing and/or walking while pushing, pulling, lifting and/or carrying up to 50 lbs. This position will spend 30% of time sitting while performing work in a standard office environment. This position will serve a culturally and linguistically diverse patient population. This position may be exposed to communicable diseases and bodily fluids.

Notice

Notice: This job description is designed to provide an overview of the essential and principal duties and responsibilities of the position. The job description is not designed or intended to cover or set forth a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Washington Regional reserves the right in its absolute discretion to change duties, responsibilities or activities or assign new duties, responsibilities or activities at any time with or without notice. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.