Physical Therapy Technician - Per Diem

Spire Orthopedic Partners; Peabody (MA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Competitive compensation

Dynamic environment

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Spire Orthopedic Partners is seeking a Physical Therapy Aide to support daily therapy operations in our Peabody, MA location. You will assist therapists, prepare treatment areas, and help patients with exercises while ensuring patient comfort and safety.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, and ideally one year of PT or medical office experience. Strong communication and confidentiality are essential in this fast-paced clinic environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• One year of physical therapy experience preferred.
• Familiarity with HIPAA, insurance regulations and policies.
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions.
• Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.
• Maintain professional relationships with patients and staff.
• Must be a team player with a positive attitude and patience.
• Represents the clinic in a professional manner.
• Maintain strict confidentiality on patient issues.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Clean and organize work area and disinfect equipment after treatment.
• Prepare and maintain a safe and clean working environment per procedures and regulations.
• Observe patients during treatment and report to physical therapist.
• Instruct and assist patients with exercises under supervision.
• Discuss and evaluate patient information with PT for planning treatment.
• Transport patients to treatment areas and assist as needed.
• Prepare treatment area and equipment for patient use.
• Assist patients into therapy apparel and positioning.
• Answer patient questions and provide information.
• Apply heat packs, paraffin, whirlpool, and monitor motion and mobility.
• Enter stats into Track Via and manage FOTO patient discharges.
• Educate patients on equipment use and exercise routines.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information.
• Sterilize and deliver equipment to treatment area; maintain inventory.
• Perform related work as required.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written comms

Team player

Patient confidentiality

Adaptable to diverse population

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Track Via

FOTO

Job description

Spire Orthopedic Partners is a growing national partnership of orthopedic practices that provides the support, capital and operational resources physicians need to grow thriving practices for the future. As a Management Services Organization (MSO), Spire provides the infrastructure for administrative operations that allows practices to operate at their highest level, so doctors can focus their efforts on what matters most – patient care. Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, the Spire network spans the Northeast with more than 165 physicians, 1,800 employees, 285 other clinical providers and 40 locations in New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts.

What you’ll do:

• Clean and organize work area and disinfect equipment after treatment.
• Prepare and maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Observe patients during treatment to compile and evaluate data on patients' responses and progress, and report to physical therapist.
• Instruct, motivate, safeguard, and assist patients practicing exercises and functional activities, under direction of medical staff.
• Confer with physical therapy staff and others to discuss and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, and coordinating treatment.
• Transport patients to and from treatment areas, using wheelchairs or providing standing support.
• Prepares treatment area for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols.
• Prepares patients for physical therapy treatment by welcoming, comforting, providing and/or assisting patients into physical therapy apparel or apertures.
• Provides information to patients by answering questions and requests.
• Helps treat patients by applying heat packs; paraffin dips; assisting patients into whirlpool; helping patients onto therapy equipment, monitoring motion; tracking walking time and distance; measuring mobility; performing prescribed exercises and strengthening techniques.
• Understands the Track Via and FOTO systems and can enter stats into Track Via and D/C patients from FOTO.
• Educates patients by demonstrating proper use of equipment and exercise routines.
  Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
• Sterilize and deliver equipment and supplies to treatment area; positioning equipment for therapist access; positioning patient on equipment.
• Ensures operation of physical therapy equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instruction; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.
• Maintains physical therapy supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.
• Perform related work as required.

Qualifications

Who you are:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• One year of physical therapy experience, medical office experience preferred.
• Familiarity with HIPAA, insurance regulations, policies, procedures, and other regulatory policies
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe working env
• Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.
• Develop and maintain effective and professional working relationships with patients, medical staff, coworkers and the public by displaying sympathy, tact and understanding.
• Must be a team player with a positive attitude, adjust to various personalities, work with a diverse population, demonstrating patience and professionalism.
• Represents the clinic in a professional manner.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality on all patient issues.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

What we offer:

• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
• Dynamic environment
• Access to a diverse network of practitioners
• Broad infrastructure of tools and programs to enhance the employee experience
• Competitive Compensation
• Generous PTO

We are an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified Applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances (referred to as “protected characteristics”).