PT Tech / Aide (FullTime)

STRATTON REHABILITATION CLINIC; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

STRATTON REHABILITATION CLINIC is seeking a PT Tech to support the physical therapy team by preparing treatment areas, equipment, and materials for sessions under the supervision of a physical therapist. This role emphasizes patient comfort, safety, and efficient workflow in a clinic setting in San Antonio, TX.

The PT Tech assists with demonstrations, assists patients onto equipment, monitors mobility and exercise performance, and helps maintain confidentiality and HIPAA compliance while

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Experience in a healthcare environment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment areas and equipment for therapy sessions.
• Assist patients with heat packs, paraffin dips, and transfer to equipment.
• Demonstrate proper use of equipment and exercises.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and clinic safety.
• Observe patient progress during therapy and note responses.
• Ensure patient safety on therapy equipment.
• Adhere to HIPAA and local/state regulations.
• Support PT under supervision of physical therapist.

Skills

Physical therapy support

Multitasking

Exercise program coordination

Communication skills

Patient service

Education

High school diploma

Job description

PT Tech Job Description

Supports physical therapy care delivery by preparing treatment area, patient, equipment and materials; performing procedures, under the supervision of a physical therapist.

PT Tech Job Duties

• Prepare for upcoming therapy sessions by establishing the treatment areas based on the patient's requirements
• Clean therapy areas and set up any necessary equipment.
• Helps treat patients by applying heat packs; paraffin dips; helping patients onto exercise equipment, monitoring motion; tracking walking time and distance; measuring mobility; performing prescribed exercises and strengthening techniques.
• Educates patients by demonstrating proper use of equipment and exercise routines.
• Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Observe the patient's development during therapy sessions and note how they respond.
• Ensure patients are secure on therapy equipment
• Serves and protects the clinic by adhering to professional standards, clinic policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and Texas standards.
• Enhances physical therapy department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Adhere to all HIPAA regulations regarding patient confidentiality and record keepin

Education

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent

Experience

• Previous experience in a healthcare environment will be advantageous.

Licenses/Certifications

N/A

Skills

Must have the following skills and/or abilities:

• Ability to perform task that require physical strength
• Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
• Ability to coordinate PT exercise programs and modalities safely and according to industry-accepted standards
• Self-motivated and self-directed; able to work without supervision
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong customer service skills and comfortable with patients

Working Conditions

Physical therapy office atmosphere located inside a building with no hazardous or significantly unpleasant conditions.