Physical Therapy Technician

Upstream Rehabilitation Inc.; Murphy (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Charity Day

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Paid Time Off

Holidays

401K with company match

Job summary

BenchMark Physical Therapy in Murphy, NC is seeking a Physical Therapy Technician to join our team. This unlicensed assistant works under the direct supervision of a licensed Physical or Occupational Therapist to support patient care and clinic operations.

Responsibilities include preparing treatment areas, assisting with exercises, applying basic modalities, cleaning spaces, and handling front-desk tasks like intake and scheduling. A high school diploma and strong communication are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Organizational detail and multitasking ability.
• Proficient with computers and learning new software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare equipment and treatment areas for patient use.
• Assist and observe patients with prescribed exercises and document responses.
• Apply basic prescribed treatments such as ice packs and heat pads as instructed.
• Clean and sanitize equipment and therapy areas, change linens.
• Assist with patient intake, answer calls and schedule appointments.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organization

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

BenchMark Physical Therapy, a brand partner of Upstream Rehabilitation, is looking for a Physical Therapy Technician to join our team in Murphy, NC

Are you looking for a position in a service-based culture where you can make a significant impact on the lives of others?

What is a Technician in a Physical Therapy Clinic?

• The Technician is an unlicensed associate who works under the direct supervision of a licensed Physical or Occupational Therapist.
• The technician works in the clinic in accordance with state Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy Practice Acts and company policy and procedures.
• Technicians must have excellent organizational skills and attentive insight to contribute to exceptional patient care.

Responsibilities:

• Preparing equipment and treatment areas for patient use.
• Assisting and/or observing patients perform prescribed therapy exercises and documenting patient responses to treatment.
• Performing basic prescribed treatments such as applying ice packs and heat pads as instructed.
• Cleaning and sanitizing equipment and therapy areas, as well as changing and laundering linens.
• Performing administrative tasks, including assisting with patient intake, answering phone calls and scheduling patient appointments.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Organizational detail and ability to multitask.
• Proficient in the use of computers and learning new software programs.

Fulltime positions include:

• Annual paid Charity Day to give back to a cause meaningful to you
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 3-week Paid Time Off plus paid holidays
• 401K + company match

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.