Physical Therapy Tech PRN

Healthcare Outcomes Performance Co. (HOPCo); Madison (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Healthcare Outcomes Performance Co. (HOPCo) in Madison, WI, seeks an energetic PT aide to assist the Physical Therapist with patient care and implement treatment plans.

You will aid in maintaining a safe clinic environment, support front office tasks, and help ensure efficient daily clinic flow. The role requires either a high school diploma/GED or a technical program background, with preferred experience in outpatient physical therapy and knowledge of OSHA/infection control practices.

Qualifications

• Assist the Physical Therapist with patient care and implementing the plan of treatment.
• Establishes and maintains effective communication with patients, family members, and other departments.
• Assists the front office staff as needed.
• Responds to patient questions and inquiries to maintain high patient satisfaction levels.
• Responsible for care and maintenance of equipment and for keeping a safe and clean environment in the clinic.
• Assists with supply inventorying and stocking.
• Assists the director with special projects.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Assists all patients on the rehabilitation floor.
• Assists with seamless and efficient clinic function and daily clinic flow.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Physical Therapist with patient care and treatment.
• Support daily clinic operations to maintain smooth flow.
• Maintain a clean and safe clinic environment per policies.
• Assist with equipment maintenance and supply inventory.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and staff.

Skills

Equipment operation

OSHA & infection control

Patient assistance

Communication

Education

High school diploma/GED

Technical program preferred

Job description

Essential Functions

• Assists the Physical Therapist with patient care and implementing the plan of treatment.
• Establishes and maintains effective communication with patients, family members, and other departments.
• Assists the front office staff as needed.
• Responds to patient questions and inquiries to maintain high patient satisfaction levels.
• Responsible for care and maintenance of equipment and for keeping a safe and clean environment in the clinic.
• Assists with supply inventorying and stocking.
• Assists the director with special projects.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Assists all patients on the rehabilitation floor.
• Assists with seamless and efficient clinic function and daily clinic flow.

Education

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge preferred.
• Graduation from a technical program is preferred.

Experience

• One year of experience in an outpatient physical therapy clinic is preferred.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of how to use and maintain physical therapy equipment.
• Knowledge of department policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of OSHA and infection control regulations.

Skills

• Skill in using all equipment effectively.
• Skill complying with OSHA and infection control policies.
• Skill in assisting the Physical Therapist with patients.

Abilities

• Ability to communicate clearly with providers, patients, and family members.
• Ability to use effective problem‑solving and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Environmental Working Conditions

• Normal clinic environment.
• Some travel within the community.

Physical/Mental Demands

• Requires sitting and standing associated with a physical therapy clinic environment.
• Combination of bending, lifting, and transferring activities.
• Manual dexterity using a calculator and computer keyboard.