Physical Therapy Tech - Full-Time - AVALA Ortho/Therapy West - RO58

AVALA; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

AVALA in Covington, LA seeks a Physical Therapy Technician to support licensed therapists in delivering patient care. You will prepare treatment areas, assist with procedures, transport patients, and maintain cleanliness and safety of the facility.

The role requires caring for patients of all ages and maintaining confidentiality and professional conduct. One year of PT technician experience is preferred; a high school diploma or GED and current BLS certification are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required. On the job training available.
• Current BLS certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
• One year PT technician experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist therapists with patient care procedures as directed.
• Prepare the clinical area for safe patient care and treatment.
• Escort patients from reception to treatment areas.
• Assist with treatment preparation and patient draping as necessary.
• Notify the treating therapist when a patient is ready to be treated.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information.
• Contribute to a safe and harmonious work environment.

Skills

Action orientation

Communication

Creativity

Critical judgment

Customer orientation

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

BLS certification

Job description

Summary

The PhysicalTherapy Technician generally functions under the general supervision of thelicensed therapists in performing patient related activities. Prepares equipment for treatment; performshousekeeping duties for the facility; assists the therapists with selectedpatient care procedures; performs other diverse duties as required for thesmooth and safe operation of the facility.Provide clinical support in a manner that guarantees treatment, care andsafety of patients regardless of race, creed, age (e.g., infants, children,adolescents, adults, geriatrics, ages 0 - 120 years), gender or disabilitywithout bias or prejudice.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Participatein administration of the assigned facility as requested by the Physical Therapist.
• Participatein in-service education as scheduled by the department/hospital.
• Performon-going housekeeping duties within the facility in order to maintaincleanliness and safety of the facility.
• Demonstrateregard for the dignity and respect of all patients, family members, staff andvisitors.
• Maintainsconfidentiality of all current and former patients.
• Responsiblefor interacting with fellow employees in a manner that promotes a harmoniousand cooperative working environment.
• Preparethe clinical area for clean and safe patient care.
• Retrievesclinical records for each patient to be treated.
• Escorteach patient from the reception area to the clinical treatment areas in a safeand efficient manner.
• Assisteach patient with treatment preparation as necessary, including removal ofclothing and proper draping.
• Notifythe treating therapist of a patient's readiness to be treated.
• Assistthe therapist in selected procedures and techniques as specifically directed bythe therapist.
• Assistthe entire facility staff in maintaining a safe and comfortable working environment.Report problems and suggestions to the supervisor.

Core Competencies

ActionOrientation - Targets and achieves results, overcomes obstacles, acceptsresponsibility, establishes standards and responsibilities, creates aresults-oriented environment, and follows through on actions.

Communications- Communicates well both verbally and in writing. Effectively conveys andshares information and ideas with others. Listens carefully and understandsvarious viewpoints. Presents ideas clearly and concisely and understandsrelevant detail in presented information.

Creativity/Innovation- Generates novel ideas and develops or improves existing and new systems thatchallenge the status quo, takes risks, and encourages innovation.

CriticalJudgment - Possesses the ability to define issues and focus on achievingworkable solutions. Consistently does the right thing by performing withreliability.

CustomerOrientation - Listens to customers, builds customer confidence, increasescustomer satisfaction, ensures commitments are met, sets appropriate customerexpectations, and responds to customer needs.

InterpersonalSkills - Effectively and productively engages with others and establishestrust, credibility, and confidence with others.

Leadership- Motivates, empowers, inspires, collaborates with, and encourages others.Builds consensus when appropriate. Focuses team members on common goals.

Teamwork- Knows when and how to attract, develop, reward, and utilize teams to optimizeresults. Acts to build trust, inspire enthusiasm, encourage others, and helpresolve conflicts and develop consensus in creating high-performance teams.

Professional Requirements

• Meets dress code standards and adheres topolicies.
• Completes annual education requirements.
• Maintains regulatory requirements.
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
• Reports to work on time and as scheduled,completes work within designated time.
• Wears identification while on duty, usescomputerized punch time system correctly.
• Completes in-services and returns in a timelyfashion.
• Attends annual review and departmentin-services, as scheduled.
• Attends staff meetings as scheduled, reads and returnsall monthly staff meeting minutes.
• Represents the organization in a positive andprofessional manner.
• Actively participates in performance improvementand continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.
• Complies with all organizational policies regardingethical business practices.
• Communicates the mission, ethics and goals ofthe hospital, as well as the focus statement of the department.
• Assists other staff members in performing anyduty that enhances the delivery of patient care.
• 1 (One) year of PT technician experience, preferred.

Regulatory Requirements

• HighSchool Diploma or equivalent GED required.Must have sufficient knowledge of the reasons for patient care asadministered in the facility. On the job training is available.
• Current BLS certification or able to obtainwithin 30 days of hire.

Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively in English,both verbally and in writing.
• Basiccomputer knowledge.
• Ability to organize time in order to maintain ahigh level of efficiency.

Physical Demands

The physicaldemands described here are representative of those that must be met by anemployee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Whileperforming the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talkand hear. This position is very active and requires repetitive motions, standing,walking, bending, kneeling and stooping all day. The employee must frequentlylift or move items weighing up to 100 pounds.