Physical Therapy Tech

West Tennessee Healthcare; Alamo (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

West Tennessee Healthcare in Alamo, Tennessee seeks a Rehab Therapy Assistant to support therapists in treating pediatric to geriatric patients. Under therapist supervision, you perform clinical tasks and related secretarial duties, preparing treatment areas and transporting patients as needed.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and BLS for Healthcare Provider CPR certification; 2–3 months of orientation and on‑the‑job training is expected.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma required.
• BLS for Healthcare Provider CPR certification.
• 2–3 months of orientation and on‑the‑job training.

Responsibilities

• Assist therapists with patient treatments by preparing treatment area and supplying equipment.
• Physically assist therapists with activities and transport patients as needed.
• Maintain department cleanliness and monitor inventory; perform secretarial duties as assigned.

Skills

Assists therapists

Patient care assistance

Equipment handling

Education

HS Diploma

BLS for Healthcare Provider CPR Certification

Job description

Category:Rehab/TherapyCity:AlamoState:TennesseeShift:8 - Day (United States of America)Job Description Summary:Responsible for assisting therapists in performing patient treatments. Patients treated include Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult, and Geriatrics. Under the direct supervision of a therapist, responsible for clinical tasks and nonclinical tasks as scheduled and assigned by the therapist/supervisor.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:Assists therapists with patient treatments by preparing treatment area, providing supplies and/or equipment needed for the therapist to perform treatment, physically assisting therapist with activities, and transporting patients to and from treatment areas.Must be able to work with patients while the patients have specialized equipment monitors, IV’s, etc.Assists in maintaining department cleanliness and monitors department inventory of equipment and supplies, notifying appropriate personnel of shortages and needed replacements.Clean all treatment areas and equipment before and after each patient is treated.Performs secretarial duties .i.e. taking referrals, scheduling patients, answering phones, filing charts, etc.Performs related responsibilities as assigned or directed.Contributes to a positive work climate and overall team effort of the department.JOB SPECIFICATIONS:EDUCATION:HS Diploma Required.LICENSURE, REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATION:BLS for Healthcare Provider CPR Certification-obtained during the probationary period and maintained during employment.EXPERIENCE:Ability to perform routine procedures as directed by therapists and knowledge of hospital policies and procedures as acquired 2-3 months of orientation and on-the-job training.NONDISCRIMINATION NOTICE STATEMENTWe are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.