Physical Therapy Technician

Fvortho Goplay; Geneva (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Holiday Pay

401k/Profit Sharing

Job summary

Fox Valley Orthopaedic Associates is seeking a full-time PT/ PTA assistant in Geneva, Illinois. The role supports Physical Therapists in daily productivity, patient supervision during exercises, and general clinic operations.

Starting pay ranges from $17.00 to $20.00 per hour, with days/hours varying and no weekends. Responsibilities include documentation and assisting with patient readiness, under direct supervision of a Physical Therapist.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Assist PT/PTA with daily productivity and patient supervision during exercise.
• Help with applying/removing hot/cold packs and electrodes as directed by a Physical Therapist.
• Provide general support to therapists and maintain a clean, safe clinical environment.

Education

High School graduate or equivalent

Job description

Career Opportunities with Fox Valley Orthopaedic Associates

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Location: Geneva, Illinois
Status: Full-Time (40 Hours/Week)
Days/Hours: Days and hours vary (no weekends)
Expected Starting Pay (depending on experience): $17.00 - $20.00 / Hour
Summary

Responsible for supporting the PT/PTA in their daily productivity. Assists with supervising patients while exercising, putting on and removing hot / cold packs, removing electrodes, and general support to the therapists.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• May assist with treating all patients except Medicare under the direct supervision of a Physical Therapist only


• Paperwork must be co-signed by a Physical Therapist.


• Assists Physical Therapists with assessing readiness to return to a sport.


• May use all modalities, soft tissue work including massage as recommended by a Physical Therapist.


• Adheres to policies and procedures including vacation, attendance/punctuality.


• Completes required paperwork within recommended time frame (documentation and billing)


• Instructs patients and family in an effective and professional manner.


• Adheres to policies and procedures including vacation/time off, punctuality/attendance.


• Maintain clean, safe working environment to facilitate quality of patient care, and efficient operations. (Including laundry).


• Recommends appropriate supplies and equipment.


• Recognizes and responds appropriately in emergency situations.


• Participates in staff meetings.


• Attends continuing education programs as approved by the Clinic Manager to ensure that treatment procedures are state of the art.


• Deals appropriately with co-worker or patient conflicts.
  
  
  
  • Utilizes appropriate communication techniques for internal/external customers (everyone)
  
  
  • Resolves issues with peers/utilizes manager as mediator/resource appropriately
  
  
  
  


• Proposes solutions to concerns/problems/issues


• Maintains positive behavior at work with internal/external customers.


• Exhibits a willingness to adopt to changing environment including various locations.


• Maintains appropriate confidentiality.


• Achieves goals and strives to improve quality.


• Communicates with doctors in a timely manner regarding patient status changes or treatment questions.


• Receives incoming telephone calls for clinic, obtains caller’s name, and forwards call to appropriate person or takes a message.


• Greets patients and visitors in a polite and professional manner and provides information and assistance to them.


• Schedules appointments, orders supplies as directed by the Clinic Manager, maintains waiting room, performs typing, assists with report generation, and other clerical duties.


• Assists PT, PTA, ATC with evaluation room and gym preparation and clean up including contrast baths, ice cups, hydrocollator and freezer maintenance, removal of e-stim patches and cold packs.


• Regulates flow of laundry as needed.

Education and/or Experience

Required:

• High School graduate or equivalent


• Paid Time Off (PTO)


• Holiday Pay


• 401k/Profit Sharing (after requirements are met)