Physical Therapy Tech

West-Tennessee-Healthcare; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

West-Tennessee-Healthcare in Jackson, Tennessee seeks an Rehab Aide to assist therapists with patient treatments across pediatric to geriatric populations, under direct supervision.

Responsibilities include preparing treatment areas, supplying equipment, transporting patients, maintaining cleanliness, and performing secretarial tasks as assigned. Requires HS Diploma and BLS CPR; 2-3 months orientation.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma required.
• BLS for Healthcare Provider CPR certification obtained during probation and maintained during employment.
• 2-3 months of orientation and on-the-job training.

Responsibilities

• Assists therapists with patient treatments by preparing treatment area, providing supplies/equipment, and physically assisting during treatment.
• Transfers or transports patients to and from treatment areas.
• Maintains department cleanliness and inventory, notifies shortages and replacements.
• Performs secretarial duties: taking referrals, scheduling, phones, chart filing, etc.
• Contributes to a positive departmental climate and teamwork.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Category:Rehab/TherapyCity:JacksonState:TennesseeShift:0 - 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.