Physical Therapy Technician

Fvortho Goplay; Kendall Township (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Fox Valley Orthopaedic Associates in Yorkville, IL seeks a part-time Medical Assistant to support PT/PTA teams. The role offers 20 hours per week with weekday shifts; starting pay $17.00–$20.00 per hour depending on experience.

You will assist patients with exercises, supervise therapy sessions, apply hot/cold packs, and manage clerical tasks to keep the clinic running smoothly. Additional duties include documentation, billing basics, coordinating with therapists, and maintaining a clean,

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Holiday Pay.
• 401k/Profit Sharing (after requirements are met).

Responsibilities

• Assist PT/PTA with daily productivity and supervising patients during exercises.
• Assist with hot/cold packs, electrodes, and other therapy support.
• Maintain clean, safe working environment and assist with laundry and equipment maintenance.
• Handle scheduling, typing, and basic clerical tasks as directed by Clinic Manager.
• Communicate with doctors regarding patient status and treatment questions.
• Assist with documentation and billing as required.

Skills

Patient assistance

Documentation & billing

Equipment setup

Communication with staff

Confidentiality

Scheduling/clerical

Team supervision

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

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Location: Yorkville, Illinois
Status: Part-Time (20 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)