Physical Therapy Technician

Saint Francis Hospital, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Francis Hospital, Inc. seeks a Patient Care Attendant to assist with direct patient care under supervision and support therapists with gait, ROM exercises, and transfers in a hospital setting. The role emphasizes teamwork, patient safety, and efficient equipment handling.

Minimum education is a high school credential, with 0–6 months related experience. Strong communication skills are essential to coordinate care with nurses, therapists, and patients in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 0-6 months related experience.
• Effective interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assists with direct patient care as directed by RPT/RPTA.
• Performs treatment procedures (gait, exercises, ROM) as appropriate.
• Assists with patient transfers and bed mobility.
• Applies and knows contraindications for mobility use.
• Assists therapist with getting necessary equipment needed during patient treatment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

This position is ECB status – requires a minimum number of worked hours per month as needed by the department; limited benefit offerings. Days Hours: 7:30am to 3:30pm Must be able to work weekends

Job Summary

Assists with direct patient care as directed by RPT/RPTA. Performs treatment procedures (gait, exercises, ROM) as appropriate. Assists with patient transfers and bed mobility. Assists therapist with getting necessary equipment needed during patient treatment.

Minimum Education: High School Diploma or GED.

Licensure, Registration and/or Certification: None.

Work Experience: 0 - 6 months related experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Effective interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Assists with direct patient care as directed by RPT/RPTA.
• Performs treatment procedures (gait, exercises, ROM) as appropriate.
• Assists with patient transfers and bed mobility.
• Applies and knows contraindications for mobility use.
• Assists therapist with getting necessary equipment needed during patient treatment.
• Provides procedural assistance by: verifying with nurse for contraindications before patient treatment.
• Calls around to assist others when own (Attendant and Physical Therapist) patient load done or P.T. no longer needs his/her assistance.
• Performs departmental assistance by: Assisting with W/P patient transporting and stocking of laundry.
• Performs stocking of crutches and/or filling oxygen tanks on one-month rotation basis.
• Willingly assists and/or changes partners as needed during rotations.
• Prepares treatment area or patient environment by: When appropriate, shows patient to booth, provides gown, and helps maintain patient's modesty.
• Arranges IV lines, Foley, and patient's chair in preparation for patient treatment.
• When appropriate, fills patient's ice bag, replaces patient's call light and table, and puts patient's rails up.
• Maintains education level by: Attends 95% of scheduled monthly in- services and departmental meetings.
• Through departmental in-services or one-on-one education, learns new treatment techniques or the use of modalities.
• Serves as example for new attendants and provides information on the 'why' behind specific techniques and modalities.
• Cleans and assists in the maintenance of outpatient equipment. Assures the department/equipment is clean, prior to and following treatments.

Decision Making: Independent judgment in making minor decisions where alternatives are limited and standard policies/protocols have been established.

Working Relationships

Works directly with patients and/or customers. Works with internal customers via telephone or face to face interaction. Works with external customers via telephone or face to face interaction. Works with other healthcare professionals and staff.

Special Job Dimensions: None.

Supplemental Information: This document generally describes the essential functions of the job and the physical demands required to perform the job. This compilation of essential functions and physical demands is not all inclusive nor does it prohibit the assignment of additional duties.

Physical Therapy - Yale Campus Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma 74136

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EOE Protected Veterans/Disability

Saint Francis is a Catholic, not-for-profit Health system based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. We are the largest private employer in Eastern Oklahoma with over 12,000 employees, including 1,000 physicians. The health system is anchored by the 1,112-bed Saint Francis Hospital, the largest hospital in Oklahoma and the 11th largest in the nation. Our system also includes hospitals in south Tulsa, Muskogee and Vinita, as well as 110 Warren Clinic locations from Monkey Island to McAlester, northeastern Oklahoma's only children's hospital, a level IV neonatal intensive care unit, a 168-bed heart hospital, and Tulsa's leading trauma and emergency center.