Lead Physical Therapy Technician - 0.8 FTE, Days

St. Peter's Health Regional Medical Center•Helena, MT

About The Position

Assists the rehabilitation team in the day-to-day operations of the Rehabilitation Department. Under the supervision/direction of a licensed Physical, Occupational or Speech Therapist, is responsible for assisting with equipment and supply ordering for the provision of specific rehabilitation treatment. The Lead Physical Therapy Technician is directed and supervised by the Outpatient Rehabilitation Supervisor. The Lead Physical Therapy Tech will provide guidance and oversee tasks of other Rehab Technicians or volunteers in the department. The Lead Physical Therapy Technician participates in all operational aspects of the department, maintains performance improvement activities within the department and participates in Quality initiatives and contributes to a positive patient experience. They continually work to keep the area clean and ready for patient care. They anticipate needs and help start patients with warm-ups as needed prior to treatment sessions. They provide employee orientation for use of the outpatient gym at SPH, and participate in all infection control measures, departmental equipment training, and organizational safety programs. They assist with tracking visits, getting forms completed and track Plans of Care when requested. They work closely with the Scheduling desk of their area to ensure continuity of patient care. The Lead Physical Therapy Tech will be cross trained in some aspects of front desk duties in order to maintain patient flow in a busy clinic setting.

Requirements

Two years of experience as a Therapy Aide/Tech/CNA preferred
BCLS certification
Satisfactory completion of Physical Therapy Technician Competency Evaluation within the first 60 days of employment
Ability to learn about current therapy modality equipment, computer programs, and exercise equipment
Ability to achieve cognitive, organization and emotional maturity to deal effectively with multiple tasks, stresses, deadlines, difficult situations and/or customers
Possesses interpersonal/communication skills necessary for effective, non-judgmental, and empathetic patient care and customer relations
Open to feedback and open to a changing environment, which requires flexibility in scheduling and department assignments
Demonstrated ability to effectively and creatively solve problems with a minimum of immediate supervision
Demonstrated ability to use time wisely
Gather and exchange information effectively with therapists, nursing staff, registration staff, customers and other technicians

Responsibilities

Assists with equipment and supply ordering for the provision of specific rehabilitation treatment
Provide guidance and oversee tasks of other Rehab Technicians or volunteers in the department
Participates in all operational aspects of the department
Maintains performance improvement activities within the department
Participates in Quality initiatives
Contributes to a positive patient experience
Keeps the area clean and ready for patient care
Anticipates needs and help start patients with warm-ups as needed prior to treatment sessions
Provide employee orientation for use of the outpatient gym at SPH
Participate in all infection control measures, departmental equipment training, and organizational safety programs
Assist with tracking visits, getting forms completed and track Plans of Care when requested
Work closely with the Scheduling desk of their area to ensure continuity of patient care
Cross trained in some aspects of front desk duties in order to maintain patient flow in a busy clinic setting