Physical Therapy Technician - Hammond

Ontario Trillium Foundation; Hammond, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid leave

Paid holidays

401k matching

Job summary

Ontario Trillium Foundation in Hammond, LA is seeking a physical therapy aide/technician to assist licensed therapists with patient care and clinic operations. The role focuses on treatment preparation, room maintenance, and supporting staff under supervision.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and prefer at least six months of related experience. The position involves standing most of the day and occasional lifting.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• Six months of experience preferred.
• Aides work under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist or physical therapist assistant.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and clean the treatment room.
• Escort patients to/from treatment and prepare them for therapy.
• Manage laundry and shelf stocking.
• Stock treatment room shelves.
• General clinic cleanup.
• Clean and maintain equipment.
• Clean exercise equipment and maintain supplies.
• Prepare gel bottles and ice cups.
• Assist in treatment preparation and supplies as trained.
• Assist front office duties as needed.
• Report problems to licensed staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

High School graduate

Job description

Summary

A physical therapy aide/technician is a non-licensed person who aids in the practice of physical therapy, and who at all times acts under the orders, direction, and on-site supervision of a licensed physical therapist or physical therapist assistant. An aide may perform physical therapy related activities that are assigned and are commensurate with an aide's training and abilities. An aide shall not perform any duties that include the interpretation and implementation of referrals from licensed medical doctors or dentists, the performance of evaluations, the determination and modification of treatment programs, or any independent performance of any physical therapy procedures.

Details of Duties

1. 1.Treatment room preparation and clean up
2. 2.Escorting patients to and from treatment and preparing them for treatment
3. 3.Laundry and stocking of shelves
4. 4.Treatment room shelf stocking
5. 5.General clinic clean up
6. 6.Equipment cleaning and maintenance
7. 7.Exercise equipment cleaning and maintenance
8. 8.Prepare gel bottles and ice cups
9. 9.Supply inventory and ordering Assist in treatment preparation and application as training and skills allow
10. 10.Assist in front office duties as needed
11. 11.Reports problems to Physical Therapists and Physical Therapy Assistants or other appropriate personnel
12. 12.Other duties as assigned.

Education

High School graduate

Experience

Six months preferred

Contacts

Frequent contact with patients and departmental staff.

Physical Demands

Stands, walks, and pushes most of the day with frequent lifting of 35 lbs and supporting patient

Benefits

• group health, dental and vision insurance, paid leave, paid holidays, uniform reimbursement, paid maternity leave, and matching 401k program