Physical Therapy Tech PRN

Community Hospital OKC; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Community Hospital is seeking a PRN Physical Therapy Tech to support Outpatient Therapy South in Oklahoma City. The role operates under supervision from Physical Therapists, Therapists Assistants, or OT/R therapists, handling routine tasks that support patient care and therapy sessions.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, prior PT/OT aide experience, strong communication and computer skills, and will obtain AHA BLS-HCP certification within 30 days.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Experience as a PT/OT Aide or Tech preferred.
• Must have good communication skills, interpersonal and organizational skills and computer skills.
• AHA BLS-HCP within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Assists with delegated tasks under supervision of therapists.
• Prepares patient and treatment area for sessions.
• Maintains equipment and supplies.
• Documents and processes routine charges as needed.
• Greets patients and answers phones.

Skills

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Computer skills

BLS certification

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Community Hospital Outpatient Therapy South (13532-5)
Category Physical/Occupational Therapy Job ID 93814
Status PRN

Community Hospital is hiring a PRN Physical Therapy Tech!

We're offering an exciting opportunity to work alongside a dedicated, compassionate team - where you are valued just as much as the patients we serve. At Community Hospital, we are guided by our C.A.R.E.S. values where Compassion is required, Attitude is valued, Respect is demanded, Excellence is expected and Service is commended. Come be a part of a place where your hard work is recognized, your goals are supported, and your impact matters.

The Outpatient Therapy Tech functions as an interdisciplinary team member under close supervision of a Physical Therapist, Physical Therapy Assistant, Occupational Therapist or Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant performing only delegated, selected, or routine tasks involved in direct patient care. Duties include preparing the patient and the treatment area. Always works as a team member within the entire facility. Performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions

• Effectively cleans all treatment equipment.
• Demonstrates ability to properly operate wheelchairs, walkers, canes, crutches, tables and equipment.
• Accuracy applies hot packs, cold packs, Electrical stimulator, Ultrasound, and whirlpool treatments.
• Demonstrates proper usage of weights, Upper extremities and lower extremities, Bike, Treadmill, Total gym equipment and other therapy equipment.
• Assists with clerical duties including documentation and charges in a thorough, concise, and timely manner as established by policy and procedure.
• Ability to take direction from others and follow through in an efficient manner.
• Ability to communicate well with patients, families, occupational/physical therapists, nurses, physicians and other team members, etc.
• Ability to set priorities.
• Maintains knowledge of equipment, expected patient outcome, and anticipated complications.
• Satisfactorily demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties outlined in this job description as well as continually demonstrates competency in performing the job duties.
• Other duties to include: Laundry, Pool chemical tests, orders clinic supplies, schedule follow up visits, greets new patients, answer telephones.
• Knowledge of Pool Competency in adjusting/ reading and corrective measures for adjusting pool chemicals.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Experience as a PT or OT Aide or Tech preferred.
• Must have good communication skills, interpersonal and organizational skills and computer skills.
• Must be able to multi-task in a fast paced environment.
• AHA BLS-HCP within 30 days.