PHYSICAL THERAPY TECHNICIAN

Position Purpose:
Assist therapists in providing professional orthopaedic physical therapy care for clinic patients. Perform clinical tasks and patient care including modalities and following exercise programs with patients. Assist front desk staff in performing administrative duties including: answering the phone, scheduling patients, filing charts and paperwork, and various data entry tasks as needed. Assist with general maintenance and cleaning of the PT facility with the directives of your immediate supervisor.

Skills and Abilities:

1. Ability to manage multiple tasks
2. Basic knowledge in exercise physiology, biomechanics, and exercise techniques (ideal for candidate to be working towards admission into an allied health field)
3. Working knowledge of basic anatomy
4. Successful completion of PT tech training program
5. Comfortable using MS Office programs including MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook and computer based exercise programs
6. Ability to work with Practice Management software with sufficient training as required
7. Pleasant speaking voice and demeanor. Good communication skills and the ability to perform patient education duties
8. Neat, professional appearance

Job Duties:

1. Administer appropriate modalities under the direction of a therapist
2. Clean and organize as needed to help maintain a neat and orderly clinic
3. Assist in directing/transferring/transporting patients to the appropriate care area to help maintain an orderly clinic flow
4. Assist supervisor in daily operational duties as needed
5. Communicate as directed by a therapist with physicians and their staff regarding patient care issues
6. Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations as appropriate
7. Maintains patient confidentiality; complies with HIPAA and compliance guidelines established by the practice
8. Assist patients in performing their exercise programs

Qualifications:

1. While no college degree is required, a Bachelor’s degree in an exercise science or health-related field is preferred
2. Training/experience in orthopaedic care preferred