Therapy Technician - Balance Center, Full-Time (3175)

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Priority Dispatch Corp. in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a Therapy Tech to assist licensed therapists in patient treatment sessions and recovery, with potential light office support duties as needed.

You will escort patients, help with transfers, prepare whirlpool baths, assist with dressing changes, and monitor patient responses under supervision. A high school diploma and CPR/BLS certification are required, along with strong interpersonal skills and physical stamina.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Current hands-on CPR/BLS Certification is required.
• Good interpersonal skills and physical capability are required.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients, guests, and residents to treatment areas.
• Assist patients on/off exercise tables and with equipment.
• Monitor patient responses to treatment and report to supervisor.
• Prepare whirlpool baths, dressings, and assist with dressing changes.
• Maintain infection control and keep treatment areas clean and stocked.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Physical endurance

Mobility

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

DescriptionThe 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 32256Qualifications