Physical Therapy Technician - Patient Care Aide with Benefits

Benchmark Physical Therapy; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Charity Day

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability Insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Job summary

BenchMark Physical Therapy in Columbia, SC is seeking a Physical Therapy Technician to join our team in a service-based culture where you can make a meaningful impact on patients' lives.

The Technician works under the direct supervision of a licensed Physical or Occupational Therapist, assisting with prep, observation of exercises, basic treatments, and patient documentation.

Full-time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance, plus paid Charity Day.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Organizational detail and ability to multitask.
• Proficient in the use of computers and learning new software programs.

Responsibilities

• Preparing equipment and treatment areas for patient use.
• Assisting and/or observing patients perform prescribed therapy exercises and documenting patient responses to treatment.
• Performing basic prescribed treatments such as applying ice packs and heat pads as instructed.
• Cleaning and sanitizing equipment and therapy areas, as well as changing and laundering linens.
• Performing administrative tasks, including assisting with patient intake, answering phone calls and scheduling patient appointments.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent customer service

Communication skills

Organization and multitasking

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

BenchMark Physical Therapy in Columbia, SC is seeking a Physical Therapy Technician to join our team in a service-based culture where you can make a meaningful impact on patients' lives.

The Technician works under the direct supervision of a licensed Physical or Occupational Therapist, assisting with prep, observation of exercises, basic treatments, and patient documentation.

Full-time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance, plus paid Charity Day.