Physical Therapy Technician - Full Time

Therapy Partners Group; Fairfield (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Body in Balance Physical Therapy, a member of Therapy Partners Group, seeks a full-time Physical Therapy Technician for its Fairfield location. The position offers 30-36 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with an hourly starting range of $16.90–$17.50 based on PT tech experience.

Ideal candidates may be bilingual in English and Spanish, though not required. Responsibilities include preparing treatment rooms, assisting patients, maintaining supplies, and supporting therapists with patient

Qualifications

• Experience as a Physical Therapy Technician/Aide preferred.
• Excellent patient communication and support skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepares treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols.
• Prepares patients for physical therapy treatment by welcoming and assisting into apparel (shorts, gowns, etc.).
• Maintains clean linens and laundry.
• Records daily notes under supervision and co-signature.
• Provides information to patients and answers questions.
• Assists with exercises and use of equipment as directed by PT.
• Educates patients on equipment use and exercise routines.
• Keeps patient information confidential.
• Maintains safe, clean work environment and proper supply inventory.
• Assists with equipment prep and delivery, and sterilization.
• Monitors equipment operation and performs preventive maintenance as needed.
• Takes initiative to add value and support the team.
• Handles end-of-day waste disposal and triage calls as needed.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Job description

Starting Hourly: $16.90 - $17.50 per hour depending on Physical Therapy Technician/Aide experience

Body in Balance Physical Therapy, a member of Therapy Partners Group, has been the premier provider for outpatient orthopedics serving Fairfield, Vacaville, and surrounding communities for over 30 years. We are known for providing the highest quality individualized care for our patients and our team of highly skilled physical therapists who are passionate about helping patients achieve their goals.

Currently, we are looking for a full time Physical Therapy Technician for our Fairfield location.

Schedule will be for 30 - 36 hours per week Monday - Friday

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual in English & Spanish preferred but not required

Principal Accountabilities

• Prepares treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols.
• Prepares patients for physical therapy treatment by welcoming, comforting, providing and/or assisting patient into physical therapy apparel (shorts, gowns, etc.)
• Does laundry, maintaining an ample supply of clean linens.
• Under direct supervision of and with co-signature by, records daily notes.
• Provides information to patients by answering questions and requests.
• Helps treat patients by applying ice or heat packs, helping patients onto exercise equipment, monitoring motion; tracking walking time and distance; performing prescribed exercises and strengthening techniques as requested by PT.
• 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.
• Maintains physical therapy supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies and communicating to person in charge or ordering.
• Enhances physical therapy department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments, is a team player.
• Collects garbage at the end of each working day.
• Reports any issues needing resolution to Physical Therapists.
• Proactively answers incoming phone calls before they route to voicemail; triages each call to ensure a