Therapy Technician - Balance Center, Full-Time

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 39,950,000 - 57,859,000; Full time

Job summary

Priority Dispatch Corp. Therapy Tech position involves directly interacting with patients to assist in treatment sessions and recovery under the guidance of physical and occupational therapists, with occasional office support and patient reporting tasks.

Responsibilities include escorting patients to treatment areas, assisting with transfers and gait, preparing equipment and supplies, and maintaining a clean, safe work environment in a fast-paced setting in Jacksonville, FL.

Qualifications

• CPR/BLS Certification required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good physical strength, endurance and mobility.

Responsibilities

• Escorts patients, guests, and residents to treatment rooms or gym areas.
• Assists patients on/off exercise tables and equipment.
• Prepares whirlpool baths, dressings, and assists with dressing changes.
• Maintains infection control practices and cleans equipment.
• Monitors patient response to treatment and reports to supervisor.
• Assists with department paperwork as needed.

Skills

CPR/BLS

Interpersonal skills

Mobility

Stamina

Education

High school diploma

Job description

The Therapy Tech has the opportunity to directly interact with patients to assist under the direction of physical and occupational therapists with patient treatment sessions and recovery as well as opportunity for minimal office support work with patient reporting assistance.Responsibilities:Escorts patients, guest, clients, and residents to the private treatment rooms, acute care, or gym areas.Assists patients on/off exercise tables or equipment, or in/out of whirlpools. Provides general supervision/assistance with transfers, gait, and exercise. All the above are at the discretion of the therapist/assistant.Prepares whirlpool baths, and dressings, and assists with dressing changes. Adheres to current infection control practices, including cleaning of whirlpool equipment.Applies hot or cold packs under Therapist/Assistant direction. Prepares patients, guest, clients, and residents using proper positioning and draping, prior to equipment use including ultrasound, electrical stimulation, UV irradiation and therapeutic exercise equipment under therapist direction.Monitors/reports response of patients to treatment and informs appropriate supervisor. Recognizes emergency procedures and reacts appropriately.Ensures that linens are changed on treatment tables, and that supplies and equipment are returned to the proper location in a timely manner.Identifies malfunctioning equipment and documents needed for repair/maintenance, notifying Supervisor as appropriate.Assists with maintaining clean, orderly, and safe work environment. Follows schedule of cleaning per department policy.Assists Administrative Secretary with department paperwork upon request. This is a secondary duty and should be done so as not to conflict with primary responsibilities.Perform other duties as may be required from management.Qualifications:High school diploma or equivalentCurrent hands-on CPR/BLS Certification.Good interpersonal skills, good strength, endurance and mobility are also required.Must be able to multi-task and work in a fast paced environment.Hours: Full-Time; M-F hours between 7A-6PLocation: 10475 Centurion Pkwy N #104, Jacksonville, FL 32256