Physical Therapy Tech - PRN

Elite Sports Medicine; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Elite Sports Medicine is seeking a Physical Therapy Tech to assist therapists in delivering orthopedic therapy care to clinic patients. The role is on an as-needed (PRN) basis and includes modalities, assisting with exercises, and maintaining an organized clinic environment.

You will support therapists with daily schedules, patient transport, and front desk duties, while upholding patient confidentiality and HIPAA guidelines. Prior orthopedic exposure and MS Office proficiency are preferred.

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 (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to work with Practice Management software after training.
• Good communication skills and the ability to perform patient education duties.

Responsibilities

• Administer modalities under the direction of a therapist.
• Assist patients in performing exercise programs.
• Keep the clinic neat and orderly.
• Assist in directing/transferring/transporting patients as needed.
• Support the supervisor with daily operational duties.
• Help maintain clinic supplies and equipment.
• Assist with daily scheduling and patient flow.
• Support front desk tasks and data entry.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance and patient confidentiality.
• Familiarize with practice management software after training.

Skills

Communication skills

Patient education

Time management

Exercise physiology knowledge

Anatomy knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tech Training completion

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Practice Management software

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Midtown - MPOWER - Nashville, TN 37203, Position Type: PRN, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Health Care, The Physical Therapy Tech 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.

MINIMUM ESSENTIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS

• 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 the appropriate care area to help maintain an orderly 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

: KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

• 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
• Successful completion of the MPOWER Tech Training manual and exam after training
• Comfortable effectively using MS Office programs including MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook
• Ability to work with Practice Management software as required after training
• Good communication skills and the ability to perform patient education duties

We 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