Coordinating Therapy Tech - Locomotor Training

Shepherd Center•Atlanta, GA

12d

About The Position

The Coordinating Therapy Tech assists the therapy team with locomotor training using manual and/or robotic systems for appropriately referred patients. The work is performed under the direct supervision of the Therapy Manager and involves direct interaction with patients in an engaging clinical environment. Coordinating Technicians perform duties that support patients’ recovery, including coordinating staff and schedules, supporting patient testing and training, maintaining equipment, and helping ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Six months of locomotor training.
Successfully complete orientation and the initial competency assessment by the determined due date.
Complete mandatory education and annual competency assessment requirements by the determined due date.
Ability to transfer and position patients, including lifting up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

One year of previous health care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate locomotor technician interviews, including scheduling, meet-and-greets, tours, soliciting feedback, and presenting feedback to the Therapy Manager.
Coordinate Physical Therapists, locomotor technicians, and volunteers to create weekly work schedules.
Schedule outpatients for locomotor devices, track program cancellations and reasons, and present findings to the Therapy Manager.
Provide support and motivation to patients during testing and training procedures.
Maintain equipment and address malfunctions, including coordinating with Biomed and arranging alternative locations or staffing during equipment downtime.
Track device usage by department to support repair and maintenance cost offsets.
Attend required training sessions.
Orient new locomotor training technicians or other staff in procedures after certification, assign staff mentors, and coordinate training schedules.
Monitor locomotor technicians’ time and attendance, review standards of behavior with them individually, and inform the Therapy Manager of issues.
Work with the Therapy Manager to determine content for and lead locomotor staff meetings.
Follow safety techniques and Center and departmental policies; report employee, patient, or visitor injuries, accidents, and other safety issues to the supervisor and through the occurrence notification system.
Monitor and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, organizational standards, and applicable policies and procedures; identify potential risks and support problem resolution.