Physical Therapy Aide

All-Star-Orthopaedics; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare Options

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with contributions

HSA/FSA

EAP

Paid Time Off

Job summary

All-Star Orthopaedics in Irving, TX is seeking Rehabilitation Technicians to support therapists in delivering patient care. You will prepare treatment areas, assist patients with exercises, and help maintain a clean, organized clinic.

The role requires a High School Graduate with at least one year in a healthcare setting, knowledge of medical terminology, and excellent customer service. You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, and staff.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• One year experience in a healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Professional demeanor and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients from waiting area to rehab area.
• Prepare treatment area before and after sessions.
• Assist with clinic laundry and DME as instructed.
• Track sets/repetitions/weights with therapist guidance.
• Document rehab flow sheets as directed.
• Assist in scheduling and front desk tasks as needed.
• Support OSHA log maintenance and other records.

Skills

Professional demeanor

Medical terminology

Customer service

MS Office

Clear communication

Self-starter

Education

High School Graduate

Job description

Description

Why Choose Us? #All-Star Orthopaedics

• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a passionate team of healthcare professionals committed to providing exceptional patient care. Your expertise will be valued and supported.
• Work-Life Balance: We understand the importance of balance in your life. Our flexible scheduling ensures you have time for what matters most to you.
• Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package that reflects your skills and dedication.
• Incredible Culture: Join a workplace that fosters fairness, teamwork, and a positive atmosphere. We believe in working together to create an uplifting environment for both staff and patients.

Benefits

• Healthcare Options: PPO, HDHP, and Surest plans with a $100/month tobacco-free discount
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Annual Employer Contributions
• Additional Coverage: HSA/FSA, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D, legal assistance, and more
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Employer-paid support for life’s challenges
• Generous Paid Time Off
  • Up to 2 weeks of PTO starting out. (Increases with tenure)
  • 7 paid holidays + 2 floating holidays

Description

Rehabilitation Techs work under the direct supervision of a physical therapist, physical therapist assistant, occupational therapist, or certified athletic trainer. They are responsible for preparing the treatment area for each patient’s therapy session and for keeping the treatment area clean and organized. They may also assist the patient in following an exercise regimen as dictated by the therapist or trainer.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Escort patients from the waiting area into the appropriate rehabilitation treatment area
• Clean and prepare the treatment area before and after each patient rehab session
• Attend to clinic soiled laundry using appropriate precautions
• Assist with acquiring DME products as instructed by clinician
• Assist the rehab provider in tracking sets/repetitions/weights, and ensuring that the exercises are performed in the manner instructed by the therapist/trainer
• Assist the rehab provider in documentation of the rehabilitation flow sheet, and/or transcribe documentation in the chart as dictated by the rehab provider
• Assist the Rehab Manager in maintaining OSHA cleaning logs, and other logs as requested
• Interact in collaboration with a variety of professionals including physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and athletic trainers
• Interact in collaboration with a variety of support staff including front desk personnel, pre-verifiers, and other rehab techs
• Assist the Rehab PSS with scheduling, pre-verifying, faxing/filing, check-in/out, and answering phones as needed
• Attend required meetings and engage in the rehab culture
• Other duties as assigned

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in a rehabilitation office environment. While performing the duties of this job, employee may be exposed to risk of infectious diseases when interacting with patients and/or family members. Work may be stressful at times. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, use fingers to handle or feel, reach with arms and hands, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, and crawl, and is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals and infectious diseases. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Graduate
• One year experience in a healthcare setting

SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Maintains a professional manner while effectively working with others
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Customer Service Skills
• Knowledge of computer systems and Microsoft Office programs
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in all written and oral communications, including email
• A self-starter with the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, employee is regularly required to utilize standard office equipment including computers, keyboards, fax machines, copiers, printers, telephones, etc. While performing the duties of this job, employee is regularly required to sit, stand for extended periods, walk, reach with hands and arms, and to talk and hear. Employee may be occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch. The physical requirements of this position generally require a medium physical demand level, but due to outpatient healthcare setting may involve patient transfers, with team lifting up to 100+ pounds. Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds, with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds, and constant lifting of negligible to 10-pound objects. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made available for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.