Physical Therapy Technician (FT) at Ortho San Antonio

Physicians Rehab Solution; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO accrual

Job summary

A healthcare provider in San Antonio is looking for a Full-Time Physical Therapy Technician for their outpatient ortho clinic. The role includes preparing patients for therapy, assisting them with exercises and equipment, and ensuring a clean and safe working environment. Candidates should have experience in a physical therapy office and be proficient in Microsoft Office. Excellent customer service skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of Physical Therapy Office experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for physical therapy treatment.
• Answer questions and allay fears of patients.
• Assist patients with exercises and equipment.
• Maintain confidentiality and a clean working environment.
• Ensure operation and maintenance of physical therapy equipment.

Skills

Excellent Customer Service

Telephone skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Job description

Ortho San Antonio is seeking a Full-Time Physical Therapy Technician for our Westover Hills outpatient ortho clinic.

Benefits

• Generous PTO accrual

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.

Qualifications

• 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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