Physical Therapy Technician PRN

HCA Healthcare; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Tuition assistance

Retirement options

Job summary

Chippenham Hospital in Richmond, part of HCA Healthcare, is seeking a Physical Therapy Technician PRN to assist therapists and patients in planned care. The role involves preparing equipment, maintaining the treatment area, transporting patients, and performing clerical tasks as needed.

The position requires BLS certification; rehabilitation experience is preferred; high school diploma or equivalent; PT or OT student is a plus.

Qualifications

• BLS certification is required.
• Rehabilitation services experience is preferred but not required.
• High school education or equivalent, or working towards diploma.
• Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy student is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care as planned and directed by the appropriate therapist.
• Clean and prepare equipment and treatment areas as assigned.
• Perform tasks to ensure safe functioning within the department.
• Assist with equipment maintenance and supplies.
• Transport patients to and from therapy areas.
• Maintain supply inventory and place orders as needed.
• Communicate effectively with staff, patients and families.

Skills

BLS certification

rehabilitation services experience

high school diploma

PT or OT student

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Hourly Wage Estimate: $13.00 - $15.60 / hour. Learn more about the benefits offered for this job.

The estimate displayed represents the typical wage range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range.

Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a(an) Physical Therapy Technician PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Chippenham Hospital which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Physical Therapy Technician PRN will assist with patient care as planned and directed by the appropriate therapist

• You will clean and prepare equipment and treatment areas as assigned.
• Perform tasks to assure safe functioning within the department.
• Assist with departmental maintenance of all equipment.
• Perform clerical duties as assigned.
• Transport patients to and from therapy areas.
• Maintain supply inventory including monitoring for expired supplies and ordering needed supplies and putting supplies away.
• You will communicate and work effectively with staff, patients and families/ significant others.

What qualifications you will need:

• BLS certification
• Previous rehabilitation services experience preferred but not required.
• High school education or equivalent, or working towards diploma.
• Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy student preferred

Benefits

Chippenham Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include some or all of the following:

• Comprehensive benefitsfor medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support,including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from workprograms for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education supportthrough tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefitsfor fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and position.

Chippenham Hospital has provided quality healthcare services since 1972, giving patient's access to highly-trained physicians and advanced technology. With more than 50 years of pioneering healthcare, our 460+ bed hospital is one of the region's leading acute care facilities located on the Southside of Richmond. We are the region's first choice for orthopedics, joint care, behavioral health and cardiovascular care. The Joint Commission awarded Chippenham Hospital the Gold Seal of Approval and named us a Top Performer on Key Quality Measures for advanced primary stroke, heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia, perinatal care, hip and knee replacement and surgical care. We are also a Level I Burn Center and Level I Trauma Center.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status