Physical Therapy Technician

Ontario Trillium Foundation; Luling (LA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid leave

Paid holidays

Uniform reimbursement

Paid maternity leave

401k with matching

Job summary

Ontario Trillium Foundation is seeking a Physical Therapy Aide/Technician to support licensed physical therapists under supervision. Duties include preparing treatment rooms, assisting with patient preparation, stocking supplies, and general clinic tasks.

Prior six months of experience is preferred and a High School diploma is required. Candidates should be able to lift up to 35 lbs and assist with patient transport within the clinic, while maintaining cleanliness and supporting front desk

Qualifications

• High School graduate
• Six months experience preferred
• Willingness to learn under supervision
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs and assist patients as needed

Responsibilities

• Prepare and clean treatment rooms
• Escort patients to/from treatment and prep for therapy
• Stock shelves and manage laundry
• Stock treatment room supplies and gel/ice cups
• Ensure general clinic cleanliness and equipment upkeep
• Assist in equipment cleaning and maintenance
• Assist in front desk duties as needed
• Report issues to therapists or assistants
• Other duties as assigned

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Summary

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

• Treatment room preparation and clean up


• Escorting patients to and from treatment and preparing them for treatment


• Laundry and stocking of shelves


• Treatment room shelf stocking


• General clinic clean up


• Equipment cleaning and maintenance


• Exercise equipment cleaning and maintenance


• Prepare gel bottles and ice cups


• Supply inventory and ordering Assist in treatment preparation and application as training and skills allow


• Assist in front office duties as needed


• Reports problems to Physical Therapists and Physical Therapy Assistants or other appropriate personnel


• Other duties as assigned.

Education

Education:High School graduate

Experience

Experience: Six months preferred

Contacts

Contacts:Frequent contact with patients and departmental staff.

Physical Demands

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