Physical Therapy Tech/Front Office

MountainView Regional Medical Center; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

MountainView Regional Medical Center in Las Cruces, NM, is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapy Technician to support rehabilitation services. You will prepare treatment areas, assist with patient transfers, monitor exercise technique, manage equipment, and handle clerical tasks under licensed therapists' supervision.

Strong teamwork, good communication, and the ability to follow directions are essential. Prior healthcare experience is preferred; familiarity with therapy procedures and basic

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assists with safe patient transfers and transports across diverse patient populations, adhering to weight-bearing status and precautions.
• Prepares therapy treatment areas and equipment prior to patient sessions and maintains cleanliness of spaces.
• Monitors patients during exercises to ensure proper technique and safety.
• Delivers documentation, equipment, and materials to units per department protocols.
• Maintains logs related to therapy treatments and department maintenance.
• Stocks and organizes supplies and treatment materials to ensure availability.
• Completes clerical tasks such as photocopying, filing, and mail distribution.
• Coordinates daily transport schedule and notifies therapists for scheduling documentation.
• Greets patients, answers phones, and assists with inquiries as a departmental receptionist.

Skills

Basic PT procedures

Medical terminology

Follow instructions

Teamwork and communication

Clean and organized workspace

Computer systems proficiency

Lifting and safety protocols

Job description

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