Rehab Clinic Physical Therapy Aide & Support Tech

Orthopaedic Specialty Group; Fairfield (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Orthopaedic Specialty Group in Fairfield, CT is seeking a Physical Therapy Technician to assist under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist or Physical Therapy Assistant and in accordance with the State Practice Act.

You will support rehab procedures, organize and schedule ancillary services, prepare supplies and equipment, clean and sterilize whirlpools and therapy devices, follow OSHA guidelines, maintain logs and report any abnormal patient conditions with

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience a plus.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Candidates will be courteous, articulate, and reliable and must be able to multi-task in a busy, professional, fast-moving environment while maintaining excellent patient service.

Responsibilities

• Organize/schedule and keep records of ancillary services and support other center specific functions.
• Carries out activities delegated by supervisor as allowed under the State Practice Act.
• Cleans, sterilizes and prepares whirlpools following OSHA guidelines.
• Cleans and maintains hyrdocollators, paraffin units and logs temperatures outlined in the policy and procedure manual.
• Keeps current with laundry and maintains full supply of therapy supplies.
• Cleans and maintains all other therapy/exercise equipment.
• Follows OSHA guidelines for safety inspections, cleaning, disinfecting, storage of chemicals, and disposal of waste.
• Observes and reports any abnormal patient conditions, reactions and responses to treatment in an effective, professional manner.

Skills

Medical terminology

Multi-tasking

Patient service oriented

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Orthopaedic Specialty Group in Fairfield, CT is seeking a Physical Therapy Technician to assist under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist or Physical Therapy Assistant and in accordance with the State Practice Act.

You will support rehab procedures, organize and schedule ancillary services, prepare supplies and equipment, clean and sterilize whirlpools and therapy devices, follow OSHA guidelines, maintain logs and report any abnormal patient conditions with