Physical Therapy Tech

West Tennessee Healthcare; Missouri; On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

West Tennessee Healthcare in Jackson, TN is seeking a Rehabilitation Aide to assist therapists with patient treatments across pediatric to geriatric care. Under supervision, you will handle clinical and nonclinical tasks as assigned.

You will prepare treatment areas, transport patients, maintain cleanliness, perform secretarial duties, and support a positive team environment in a fast-paced rehab department.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma required.
• BLS for Healthcare Provider CPR certification—obtained during probationary period 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 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 (e.g., taking referrals, scheduling patients, answering phones, filing charts).
• Performs related responsibilities as assigned or directed.
• Contributes to a positive work climate and overall team effort of the department.

Education

HS Diploma

Job description

Category:

Rehab/Therapy

City:

Jackson

State:

Tennessee

Shift:

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 STATEMENT

We 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.