Physical Therapy Technician

Ortho San Antonio; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO accrual

Paid Holidays

Disability Insurance Options (short &

Life Insurance Option

Job summary

Ortho San Antonio is seeking a Full Time Physical Therapy Technician for our Med Center outpatient orthopedic clinic in San Antonio, Texas. The role involves welcoming patients, preparing them for therapy, and assisting therapists with treatment sessions.

The position requires strong customer service and communication skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and the ability to maintain a safe, confidential clinical environment. A background check is required prior to employment.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of Physical Therapy Office experience preferred.
• Excellent Customer Service and Telephone skills required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Background check will be conducted for acceptance.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for therapy by welcoming and assisting into attire or openings.
• Provides information to patients and addresses questions or concerns.
• Assists with heat packs, paraffin dips, whirlpool, and exercise equipment.
• Demonstrates proper use of equipment and exercises to patients.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and regulatory compliance.
• Keeps therapy area clean and safe, and sterilizes equipment as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Telephone skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ortho San Antonio is seeking a Full Time Physical Therapy Technician for our Med Center outpatient ortho clinic.

• Generous PTO accrual
• Paid Holidays
• Disability Insurance Options (short & long term)
• Life Insurance Option
• And More!

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Prepares patients for physical therapy treatment by welcoming, comforting, providing and/or assisting the patient into physical therapy apparel or apertures.
• Provides information to patients by answering questions and requests; allaying fears.
• Helps treat patients by applying heat packs; paraffin dips; assisting patients into whirlpool; helping patients onto exercise equipment, monitoring motion; tracking walking time and distance; measuring mobility; performing prescribed exercises and strengthening techniques.
• Educates patients by demonstrating proper use of equipment and exercise routines.
• Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Provides equipment and supplies by sterilizing and delivering equipment and supplies to treatment area; positioning equipment for therapist access; positioning patient on equipment.
• Ensures operation of physical therapy equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instruction; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.
• Enhances physical therapy department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• 1-2 years of Physical Therapy Office experience a plus
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Excellent Customer Service and Telephone skills

This position requires a background check upon acceptance.

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