Physical Therapy Tech PRN Frisco

Surgery Partners•McKinney, TX

About The Position

The Physical Therapy Tech assists a Physical Therapist or Physical Therapy Assistant with daily patient physical therapy treatment and provides patient care according to their instructions. The role also supports patient education, maintains and updates patient case files, and helps with patient-care-related business office tasks, including scheduling, filing, copying, and patient authorizations. The position includes maintaining supplies and equipment, helping keep the facility safe, clean, and orderly, and providing customer service to patients.

Requirements

Patient Care Technician certification or on-the-job training.
At least six months of patient care experience or completion of PCYT or CAN.
High school diploma.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate in a friendly, professional manner with patients and physicians.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to document information accurately for billing.
Computer experience with Windows, spreadsheets, and word processing.
Able to lift and/or carry over 20 pounds on a regular basis.
Able to push and/or pull over 25 pounds on a regular basis.
Able to stand and/or walk at least five hours per day.

Nice To Haves

Current CPR certification is recommended.
College education preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist the Physical Therapist with daily patient therapy treatment using skills certified or trained by the Physical Therapist that are not considered skilled Physical Therapy activities under state licensing requirements.
Assist with patient care under the instructions of the Physical Therapist or Physical Therapy Assistant.
Assist the Physical Therapist with patient education services.
Assist with maintaining and updating patient case files.
Assist with patient-care-related business office tasks, including scheduling, filing, copying, and patient authorizations.
Maintain linen supplies and organize equipment and supplies needed for treatment.
Maintain the physical order of the facility.
Provide exceptional customer service when interacting with patients.
Monitor supply inventory and report reorder needs.
Report equipment repair needs.
Provide necessary educational services and participate in facility in-service activities.
Help ensure a safe and clean facility, including upkeep of the physical plant, equipment, and supply inventory.
Perform other responsibilities assigned by the Director or Administrator of Physical Therapy.
Assist with clinical business office assignments as needed.