Physical Therapy - Occupational Therapy Technician
Lakeshore Bone & Joint Institute•Michigan City, MI
•Hybrid
About The Position
Responsible for both the preparatory and post treatment aspects of care. Assures adequate inventory of supplies and maintains the clinic in a clean, safe, and orderly state. Answers phones, schedules patients, checks in patients, and provides other related support services as needed.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrates professionalism with prompt work attendance and flex.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to take instruction and work collaboratively with the team.
Responsibilities
- Set up therapy equipment and tools before sessions.
- Answer phone, schedules appointments, and checks in patients.
- Escort or transport patients to and from treatment area.
- Help patients get into position or move safely from exercises.
- Promote infection control; clean and sanitize treatment areas and gear after use.
- Gather laundry, order and restock supplies, and organize inventory.
- Check devices to ensure they are safe and working correctly.
- Streamline patient intake, insurance authorization workflows, and discharge planning to minimize efficiency.
- Assist patients with non-clinical elements of care under staff direction.
- Assist therapists with duties that require extra hands, like casting splints.
- Deliver ultrasound treatment to non-Medicare patients.
- Apply electrodes to patients as directed by therapists but not setting stimulation perimeters or turning stimulator on.
- Other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
