Pt Tech/Aide

Desert Hand And Physical Therapy; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Desert Hand and Physical Therapy is hiring a flexible assistant to support therapists and front-desk tasks across our clinics in the Valley. You’ll help patients with exercises under supervision, maintain treatment areas, and handle administrative duties such as scheduling and check-in/out.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, strong communication skills, reliability, and a willingness to learn in a medical setting. A background check is required.

Qualifications

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willing to learn and train in medical/rehab fields.
• Background check required.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate patient and employee service.
• Assist patients with exercises under supervision of a licensed therapist.
• Maintain and clean treatment areas before and after therapy sessions.
• Prepare therapy equipment and assist with modalities per state guidelines.
• Escort patients to therapy areas and monitor safety.
• Report patient responses to the treating therapist during therapy sessions.
• Maintain inventory of therapy supplies.
• Perform administrative tasks (data entry, phones, scheduling, check-in/out).
• Drive between clinics for coverage and meetings.

Skills

Good communication

Reliable

Eager to learn

Helpful attitude

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Compensation: $16-17/hr

Company Description

Desert Hand and Physical Therapy opened its doors in 1997 with one therapist and an office manager, who shared common goals of providing patients with the best and most qualified upper-extremity care in the Valley of the Sun. Today, Desert Hand and Physical Therapy has grown to 10 locations around the Valley.

Job Description

JOB DETAILS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Kind and compassionate patient and employee service.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures, government regulations, safety, and infection control protocols
• Follow strict HIPAA laws
• Assist patients with exercises under the supervision of a licensed therapist.
• Maintain, set up, and clean treatment areas before and after therapy sessions.
• Prepare therapy equipment and assist with the application of modalities per OT/PT state practice guidelines
• Escort patients to and from therapy areas as needed, adhering to patient safety concerns.
• Monitor and report patient responses to the treating therapist during therapy sessions
• Maintain inventory of therapy supplies and report low stock levels
• Perform administrative tasks such as data entry, answering phones, scheduling, and patient check-in and check-out responsibilities.
• Additional tasks as assigned by the Manager
• Driving between the clinics for coverage and meetings

Qualifications

Good communication skills, reliable, eager to learn, and enjoys helping others. We are willing to teach and train those interested in the medical or rehabilitation fields. It's a good place to interact with patients and gain extensive exposure to physical therapy treatment programs. All employees are required to complete a background check.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Good character

Ability to follow instructions and work effectively in a team environment

Additional Information

• Compensation: $16-17/hr
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Company Culture

Please take some time to review our CORE VALUES on our website, deserthandandpt.com. If you share similar values and love helping others, Desert Hand and PT is the place to be!