Lead Physical Therapy Technician - Uptown Chandler (Full-Time)

SPOONER•Chandler, AZ

9d•$16 - $17•Onsite

About The Position

Spooner is Arizona’s largest physical therapy private practice, with a culture of excellence founded on core values. For over 30 years, Spooner has been helping communities achieve health through movement and continues to grow in size and expertise. This role is for a team-focused, high-energy individual who is comfortable being a core team member and ensuring an exceptional experience for team members and stakeholders, while elevating the physical therapy profession and learning from industry leaders. Spooner offers a career-building environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Minimum 18 years of age or older
CPR certification

Nice To Haves

Major in Kinesiology
Physical Therapy Technician Certification
Prior experience or knowledge as a physical therapy technician
Interest in the field of physical therapy

Responsibilities

Train and mentor new therapy technicians.
Participate in staff meetings to enhance the learning and team environment.
Participate and assist in planning of technician meetings.
Coordinate therapy technician schedules, including time off requests.
Instruct, motivate, and assist patients to learn and improve functional activities such as perambulation, transfer, ambulation, and daily-living activities.
Safeguard, motivate, and assist patients practicing exercises and functional activities under direction of professional staff.
Demonstrate correct activity form or function.
Observe patients during various physical activities designed in the treatment plan, compile progress on patients’ response to treatment.
Effective communication of patient progress and reactions to treatment, to the physical therapist.