Physical Therapy Technician - Full Time

Therapy Partners Group; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

ProSport Physical Therapy & Performance, a member of Therapy Partners Group, is seeking a full-time Physical Therapy Technician at our Long Beach, CA location. Training will be conducted at the Huntington Beach clinic. Schedule: Mon–Fri, 7:00am–4:00pm or 8:00am–5:00pm.

The position supports therapists by preparing treatment rooms, assisting patients, performing front-desk tasks, collecting co-pays, scheduling, and maintaining a clean, efficient outpatient environment.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office. Raintree PMS experience is a +
• Possess strong customer service skills
• Ability to maintain confidential documents
• Must be organized and able to manage multiple priorities
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly, in writing and orally
• Must be able to identify and problem solve
• Strong team player attributes

Responsibilities

• Prepares treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols.
• Prepares patients for physical therapy treatment by welcoming and assisting into apparel.
• Maintains cleaning and linen supplies.
• Records daily notes under supervision.
• Provides information to patients by answering questions and requests.
• Assists with scheduling appointments and front-desk duties as needed.
• Collects co-pays/deductibles prior to patient being seen per policy.
• Ensures safe operation of equipment and maintains inventory of supplies.
• Maintains confidentiality and professional patient interactions.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Customer service

Communication

Team player

Confidentiality

Multitasking

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

College degree in related health field preferred

Tools

Raintree PMS

Job description

Starting Hourly: $16.90 per hour ProSport Physical Therapy & Performance, a member of Therapy Partners Group, has been the premier provider for outpatient orthopedics serving Orange County and surrounding communities. Since 1992, ProSport Physical Therapy & Performance has built a reputation for delivering outstanding patient care for the exceptional team of clinicians. As Southern California's leading provider of quality hands-on care and customized therapeutic exercise programs, our team's focus is to treat the whole patient, including prevention and wellness.

Starting Hourly: $16.90 per hour ProSport Physical Therapy & Performance, a member of Therapy Partners Group, has been the premier provider for outpatient orthopedics serving Orange County and surrounding communities. Since 1992, ProSport Physical Therapy & Performance has built a reputation for delivering outstanding patient care for the exceptional team of clinicians. As Southern California's leading provider of quality hands-on care and customized therapeutic exercise programs, our team's focus is to treat the whole patient, including prevention and wellness.

Currently, we are looking for a full time Physical Therapy Technician for our Long Beach location. (Training will be held at the Huntington Beach clinic.) Schedule needed: Monday - Friday 7:00am - 4:00pm or 8:00am - 5:00pm

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 five-star patient experience by appropriately assisting with appointment cancellations or reschedules, completing intake forms, or taking detailed messages for the Therapist or PCC as needed.
• Assists with scheduling appointments for patients within the clinic to ensure efficient and timely access to care.
• Assists in collecting 100% of co-pays/deductibles and payments prior to patient being seen by provider per established policies and procedures.
• Assists in scheduling new evaluations accurately and in alignment with clinic protocols.
• During uncovered hours at front desk, occasionally provides support with focus on checking in patients, collecting co-pays, answering and triaging phone calls, and scheduling patients appropriately.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office; Raintree PMS experience is a +Plus
• Possess strong customer service skills
• Ability to maintain confidential documents
• Must be organized and able to manage multiple priorities
• Ability to communicate complex information in a well thought-out easily understood manner, both orally and in writing in a variety of settings and styles
• Ability to communicate in an honest, direct and professional manner, relating well to others to build rapport and effective relationships.
• Ability to demonstrate active listening by asking clarifying questions, identify and share relevant information and solicit feedback from others and give and receives feedback objectively.
• Must be able to identify and problem solve
• Possess strong team player attributes
• Ability to multi-task responsibilities while maintaining a positive and friendly atmosphere with the patients near by
• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Strong Customer Service Skills
• Ability to maintain confidential documents.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to communicate complex information in a well thought-out easily understood manner, both orally and in writing in a variety of settings and styles.
• Ability to communicate in an honest, direct, and professional manner, relating well to others to build rapport and effective relationships.
• Ability to demonstrate active listening by asking clarifying questions, identify and share relevant information and solicit feedback from others and give and receives feedback objectively.
• Ability to identify and problem solve.
• Strong team player

Education And Experience

Education: High School diploma or equivalent. College degree in a related health field preferred.Experience: Prior experience in customer service.

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

Requires prolonged sitting, some bending, stooping and stretching. Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, mouse, photocopier, telephone, calculator and other office equipment. Requires normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare and present reports.