Physical Therapy Tech

Community Health Systems; Gadsden (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Physical Therapy Technician at Community Health Systems supports rehabilitation services by assisting staff with patient preparation, treatment area maintenance, equipment organization, and clerical duties. This role coordinates patient transport, maintains supplies, and supports patient care under supervision of licensed therapists.

Responsibilities include documenting, transporting patients, greeting and assisting with inquiries, and ensuring cleanliness and safety of the therapy spaces in

Qualifications

• Experience in a healthcare or rehabilitation setting preferred.
• Basic knowledge of physical therapy procedures and medical terminology preferred.
• Ability to follow instructions, prioritize tasks, and assist with physical care activities under supervision.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a focus on teamwork and patient service.
• Ability to lift, move, or support patients and equipment per safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Assist with safe patient transfers and transports.
• Prepare therapy areas and equipment prior to sessions; maintain cleanliness and organization.
• Monitor patients during exercises to ensure proper technique and safety.
• Deliver documentation, equipment, and materials to units per department protocols.
• Maintain logs for therapy materials, equipment cleaning, and temperature checks.
• Stock and organize supplies and treatment materials to ensure availability.
• Perform clerical tasks such as photocopying, filing, and mail distribution.
• Coordinate daily transport schedule and notify therapists of changes.
• Greet patients and answer phones as a departmental receptionist.

Skills

Patient care

Teamwork

Communication

Safety procedures

Documentation

Job description

Physical Therapy Tech
Position Type: Full Time

Job Summary

The Physical Therapy Technician supports the delivery of rehabilitation services to children and adults by assisting therapy staff with patient preparation, treatment area maintenance, equipment organization, and clerical duties. This role facilitates efficient therapy operations by coordinating patient transport, maintaining departmental supplies, and supporting patient care activities under the supervision of licensed therapy professionals.

Essential Functions

• Assists with safe patient transfers and transports across diverse patient populations, adhering to prescribed weight‑bearing status, contraindications, and precautions while using proper body mechanics.
• Prepares therapy treatment areas and equipment prior to patient sessions and maintains cleanliness and organization of all therapy spaces.
• Monitors patients during exercises as directed by the therapist to ensure proper technique and safety.
• Delivers documentation, equipment, and communication materials to appropriate units in a timely manner, following department protocols.
• Maintains logs related to hot/cold therapy, equipment cleaning, temperature checks, and departmental maintenance per regulatory and organizational standards.
• Stocks and organizes supplies and treatment materials, ensuring consistent availability of therapy packets and department inventory.
• Completes clerical and administrative tasks such as photocopying, filing, mail distribution, and logging of orders.
• Coordinates and communicates the daily transport schedule; ensures timely notification of therapists and accurate scheduling documentation.
• Serves as a departmental receptionist by greeting patients, answering phones, and assisting with general inquiries in a professional manner.
• Processes patient charges and distributes reports or communication materials accurately and efficiently.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a healthcare or rehabilitation setting preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Basic knowledge of physical therapy treatment procedures and medical terminology preferred.
• Ability to follow instructions, prioritize tasks, and assist with physical care activities under supervision.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a focus on teamwork and patient service.
• Ability to maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Proficiency in basic computer systems and office equipment.
• Ability to lift, move, or support patients and equipment in accordance with safety protocols.

Licenses and Certifications

• BLS - Basic Life Support required