Physical Therapy Technician (FT) at Ortho Montana

Physicians Rehab Solution; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Ortho Montana in Billings, MT is hiring a full-time Physical Therapy Technician who will float between the Heights, Downtown, and West End locations. The role involves preparing patients, assisting with therapy activities, and maintaining equipment and a clean work environment.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years in a physical therapy office, strong customer service and communication skills, and experience with scheduling and EMR systems. A background check is required.

Qualifications

• Background in a physical therapy office is preferred.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Experience with patient scheduling and EMR systems preferred.
• Ability to multi-task and stay organized.
• 1-2 years of physical therapy office experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Welcomes patients and assists them into therapy apparel and prepares them for treatment.
• Answers questions and provides information to patients while alleviating fears.
• Assists with therapy tasks: heat packs, whirlpool, tracking mobility, and guiding exercises.
• Educates patients on proper use of equipment and exercise routines.
• Maintains confidentiality and a safe, clean working environment.
• Provides equipment and supplies to treatment area and positions equipment for therapist access.
• Ensures PT equipment is operational and reports malfunctions.
• Accepts new requests and looks for ways to add value to the department.

Skills

Customer service

Telephone skills

Communication

Tools

EMR Systems

Scheduling software

Job description

Ortho Montana (OM) in Billings, MT is seeking a Full-Time Physical Therapy Technician to join their Physical Therapy Clinic floating to the Heights, Downtown & West End locations.

• 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.

Ortho Montana provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

This position requires a background check upon acceptance.

• 1-2 years of Physical Therapy Office experience preferred
• Excellent Customer Service, Telephone, and Communication skills
• Experience with patient scheduling & EMR Systems preferred

Other Skills Required:

• Ability to Multi-Task
• Organized
• Self-Motivated
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Coverage