Physical Therapy Technician

Socket.dev; Meridian (MS); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Elite Physical Therapy in Meridian, MS is seeking a Physical Therapy Technician to support licensed therapists under supervision. This role provides limited assistance with patient activities and helps maintain clinical operations.

The technician will assist with equipment, patient preparation, and administrativ e tasks, contributing to an efficient and welcoming clinic environment. Upstream Rehabilitation emphasizes equal opportunity employment.

Responsibilities

• Under the direct supervision of a licensed PT/PTA or OT/OTA, the technician provides limited assistance to therapists with patient activities.
• Gathers and prepares treatment spaces, equipment, and supplies to support therapy sessions.
• Assists with administrative tasks such as scheduling, documentation, and patient communication as needed.
• Maintains clinic tidiness, cleans equipment, and helps with patient flow and safety.

Job description

Elite Physical Therapy, a brand partner of Upstream Rehabilitation, is looking for a Physical Therapy Technician to join our team in Meridian, MS

JOB SUMMARY: Under the direct supervision of a licensed PT/PTA or OT/OTA, the technician will provide limited assistance to therapists with patient activities consistent with the scope of the Missouri Physical Therapy Practice Act. This position is responsible for supporting the mission, vision and values of SERC Physical & Hand Therapy.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Under the direct supervision of a licensed PT/PTA or OT/OTA, the technician will provide limited assistance to therapists with patient activities consistent with the scope of the Missouri Physical Therapy Practice Act.
• Laundry-wash, dry, and fold, clean tables in between patient use, stocking carts with towels, pillowcases, etc.; cleaning of the exercise equipment at least once a day and more frequently as warranted, assisting with the tidiness of the clinic as needed to include emptying trash, vacuuming, straightening up the waiting room and other duties as deemed necessary.
• Answering phones/how to operate the phones, how to take a referral, how to schedule patients including documenting cxl, NS and R/S of patients, how to take a co-pay/patient supply order, where to locate a supply for the clinic or for patient purchase, how to locate charts in the chart drawer, where necessary paper work is located, how to make up a new chart, how to use copiers/fax machine, how to administer initial evaluation paperwork and other tasks deemed necessary.
• Ability to communicate effectively, knowledge of physical therapy equipment and care, ability to follow written and oral instruction, ability to assist and prepare patients for treatment with various therapy exercises and equipment
• Other duties as assigned

Upstream Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to provide an inclusive work environment where our differences are celebrated for the value they bring to our communities, our patients and our teammates. Upstream Rehabilitation does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or other status protected under applicable law.