Physical Therapy Technician- FULL TIME

Healthcare Outcomes Performance Co. (HOPCo); Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Healthcare Outcomes Performance Co. (HOPCo) is seeking a Clinical Support Aide to assist the Physical Therapist with patient care and implementing the plan of treatment in a busy outpatient clinic in Phoenix, AZ.

You will help establish clear communication with patients and family members, assist front office staff, and ensure a safe, clean environment. This role supports daily clinic flow and travel within the community as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge preferred.
• Graduation from a technical program is preferred.
• One year of experience in an out-patient physical therapy clinic is preferred.
• Knowledge of OSHA and infection control regulations.
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Physical Therapist with patient care and implementing the plan of treatment.
• Establishes and maintains effective communication with patients, family members, and other departments.
• Assists the front office staff as needed.
• Responds to patient questions to maintain high patient satisfaction levels.
• Care and maintenance of equipment and keeping a safe and clean environment in the clinic.
• Assists with supply inventorying and stocking.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Assists all patients on the rehabilitation floor and helps clinic flow.

Skills

Patient care support

Communication

Infection control

Equipment operation

Education

High school diploma/GED

Technical program graduate preferred

Job description

Assists the Physical Therapist with patient care and implementing the plan of treatment.

• Establishes and maintains effective communication with patients, family members, and other departments.
• Assists the front office staff as needed.
• Responds to patient questions and inquiries as required to maintain high patient satisfaction levels.
• Responsible for care and maintenance of equipment and keeping a safe and clean environment in the clinic.
• Assists with supply inventorying and stocking.
• Assists the director with special projects.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Assists all patients on the rehabilitation floor.
• Assist with seamless and efficient clinic function and daily clinic flow.

EDUCATION

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge preferred.
• Graduation from a technical program is preferred.

Experience

• One year of experience in an out-patient physical therapy clinic is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of how to use and maintain physical therapy equipment.
• Knowledge of department policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of OSHA and infection control regulations.

Skills

• Skill in using all equipment effectively.
• Skill complying with OSHA and infection control policies
• Skill in assisting the Physical Therapist with patients.

Abilities

• Ability to communicate clearly with providers, patients, and family members.
• Ability to use effective problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS

• Normal clinic environment.
• Some travel within the community.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS

• Requires sitting and standing associated with a physical therapy clinic environment.
• Combination of bending, lifting, and transferring activities.
• Manual dexterity using a calculator and computer keyboard.