Physical Therapy Technician- FULL TIME

The CORE Institute; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The CORE Institute is hiring a PT aide to assist the Physical Therapist with patient care and the plan of treatment in a clinical setting in Phoenix, AZ. You will help maintain equipment, safety, and a clean environment while supporting front office tasks and daily clinic flow.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, and one year of outpatient PT clinic experience is preferred. Knowledge of OSHA and infection control is expected, with strong communication and confidentiality skills.

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 how to use and maintain physical therapy equipment.
• Knowledge of department policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of OSHA and infection control regulations.
• Skill in using all equipment effectively.
• Skill complying with OSHA and infection control policies
• Skill in assisting the Physical Therapist with patients.
• Ability to communicate clearly with providers, patients, and family members.
• Ability to use effective problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to maintain 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 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.

Skills

Equipment operation

Communication

Patient assistance

Problem solving

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical program completion

Tools

Physical therapy equipment

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.

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