Physical Therapy Tech - PRN

mPower Physical Therapy; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

mPower Physical Therapy in Nashville, TN, is seeking a Physical Therapy Tech to support therapists in orthopedic care. This on-as-needed basis role requires assisting with modalities, exercise programs, and clinic operations.

The ideal candidate will have basic anatomy knowledge, multitasking ability, and strong communication skills; completion of MPOWER Tech Training is required after training. Proficiency with MS Office and practice management software is expected.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• Training or experience in orthopedic care is preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Basic knowledge in exercise physiology, bio mechanics and exercise techniques.
• Working knowledge of basic anatomy.
• Completion of MPOWER Tech Training manual and exam after training.
• Comfortable using MS Office programs including MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook.
• Ability to work with Practice Management software after training.
• Good communication skills and the ability to perform patient education duties.

Responsibilities

• Administer appropriate modalities under the direction of a therapist.
• Assist patients in performing their exercise programs.
• Clean and organize as needed to help maintain a neat and orderly clinic.
• Assist in directing/transferring/transporting patients to appropriate care area to help maintain clinic flow.
• Assist supervisor in daily operational duties as needed.
• Help keep clinic supplies ordered and stocked.
• Help maintain all equipment in proper working condition.
• Assist supervising therapist with management of daily schedule.
• Assist with patient scheduling by confirming that patients have scheduled future appointments before departure from PT clinic.
• Assist front desk staff with administrative duties, including answering phone calls, scheduling patients, filing charts and paperwork and various data entry tasks.
• Maintain patient confidentiality; comply with HIPAA and compliance guidelines established by the practice.
• Maintain knowledge of computer software related to job functions.
• Perform other tasks and projects assigned by Therapy Administrators.

Skills

Multitasking

Communication skills

Patient education

Confidentiality (HIPAA)

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Orthopedic care experience preferred

Anatomy knowledge

Exercise physiology knowledge

Tools

MS Office

Practice Management Software

Job description

The Physical Therapy Tech job is to assist therapists in providing professional orthopedic therapy care for clinic patients and performing clinical tasks and patient care including modalities and following exercise programs with patients. The Physical Therapy Tech will contribute to maintenance of a neat and orderly clinic. This position is not a full-time position but a position that is on an as needed basis. We are looking for candidates who can work 2-3 half days and at least one full day during the week.MINIMUM ESSENTIAL JOB REQUIREMENTSAdminister appropriate modalities under the direction of a therapistAssist patients in performing their exercise programsClean and organize as needed to help maintain a neat and orderly clinicAssist in directing/transferring/transporting patients to the appropriate care area to help maintain an orderly clinic flowAssist supervisor in daily operational duties as neededHelp keep clinic supplies ordered and stockedHelp maintain all equipment in proper working conditionAssist supervising therapist with management of daily scheduleAssist with patient scheduling by confirming that patients have scheduled future appointments before departure from PT clinicAssist front desk staff with administrative duties, including answering phone calls, scheduling patients, filing charts and paperwork and various data entry tasksMaintain patient confidentiality; comply with HIPAA and compliance guidelines established by the practiceMaintain knowledge of computer software related to job functionsPerform other tasks and projects assigned by Therapy AdministratorsKNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTSA bachelor’s degree is preferredTraining or experience in orthopedic care is preferredAbility to manage multiple tasksBasic knowledge in exercise physiology, bio mechanics and exercise techniquesWorking knowledge of basic anatomySuccessful completion of the MPOWER Tech Training manual and exam after trainingComfortable effectively using MS Office programs including MS Word, MS Excel, MS OutlookAbility to work with Practice Management software as required after trainingGood communication skills and the ability to perform patient education dutiesWe are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class