Therapy Tech-Part Time

North Texas Medical Center; Gainesville (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

North Texas Medical Center in Gainesville, TX is seeking a Physical Therapy Aide to assist with specific treatments under the supervision of the Staff Physical Therapist. You will help restore patient functioning and transport equipment, while maintaining accurate records and ensuring safety.

Responsibilities include preparing treatment areas, assisting with documentation, and coordinating with other departments to support patient care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of Physical Therapy Aide Competency Evaluation.
• Current BLS certification.
• One year of PT Aide experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide specified treatments only as directed by the staff PT.
• Maintain patient records, invoicing, and billing records.
• Communicate changes in patient condition to staff.
• Order and stock adaptive equipment.
• Transport patients to appointments and maintain safety.
• Prepare and clean treatment areas and document revisions.
• Operate equipment safely and ensure supervisor reviews documentation.
• Collaborate with other departments to support patient care.

Skills

Basic computer skills

English communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

BLS certification

Tools

Physical therapy equipment operation

Job description

Job Summary

Responsible for provision and administration of specific physical therapy treatments only under the direct supervision of the staff physical therapist. The Physical Therapy Aide as directed and supervised by the Staff Physical Therapist assists with restoration of patient functioning to prevent disability following injury, disease or physical disability. Assists patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities. Performs clerical duties, assists with posting of patient charges in the computer order entry system or on hardcopy invoice system.

Summary Of Essential Job Functions

• Responsible for providing specific treatment only as directed by the Staff Physical Therapist.
• Maintains patient medical record forms, evaluations, educational handout distribution material, assists in record keeping of patient files, invoicing, claims billing.
• Communicates any changes in condition (physical or mental) to staff physical therapist, nursing and other facility personnel as appropriate.
• Orders, stocks, maintains accurate records of adaptive equipment.
• Transports patients according to scheduled appointment time, maintains compliance with safety policies during transport at all times.
• Prepares and cleans treatment area for patient use at all times. Performs final cleaning at close of department in preparation for first morning patient.
• Records treatment/service revisions in accordance with departmental policy.
• Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly.
• Responsible for assuring that licensed Staff Physical Therapist reviews and counter signs aides documentation.
• Maintains a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments.
• Consults other departments as appropriate to collaborate in patient care and performance improvement activities.

Basic Skills

• Basic computer knowledge.
• Basic awareness of physical medicine, physical therapy modalities, anatomy and physiology.
• Basic knowledge of physical therapy machine operation, maintenance and repairs of same

Education And Work Experience Required

• High school graduate or GED certificate
• Satisfactory completion of Physical Therapy Aide Competency Evaluation and job training
• Current BLS certification
• One-year experience Physical Therapy Aide preferred

Language Skills

• Able to communicate effective in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Additional languages a plus.

Physical Requirements

• Position requires the ability to lift and move equipment up to 50 pounds.
• May be required to assist with patients or equipment up to 500 pounds. T he individual will be required to stand for long periods, push, pull, lift, bend, kneel, twist, and reach above shoulder level.
• Requires vision and hearing skills corrected to near normal range.

Licenses and Certifications

• Basic Life Support

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Must be able to pass a drug test and background check.

Pay will be discussed with the employer, depending on experience.

NTMC is a tobacco and drug free workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of r ce, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.