Physical Therapy Tech

Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation•Milton, FL

About The Position

The Physical Therapy Technician supports rehabilitation services for children and adults by assisting therapy staff with patient preparation, treatment-area maintenance, equipment organization, and clerical duties. The role helps facilitate efficient therapy operations by coordinating patient transport, maintaining departmental supplies, and supporting patient-care activities under the supervision of licensed therapy professionals. The position requires safe patient transfers and transports, preparation and upkeep of treatment areas, and monitoring patients during exercises as directed by a therapist. It also includes maintaining departmental logs and supplies, completing administrative tasks, coordinating transport schedules, greeting patients, answering phones, and processing patient charges and reports. The technician must maintain regular and reliable attendance and comply with applicable policies and standards.

Requirements

Ability to follow instructions, prioritize tasks, and assist with physical care activities under supervision.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a focus on teamwork and patient service.
Ability to maintain a clean and organized work environment.
Proficiency in basic computer systems and office equipment.
Ability to lift, move, or support patients and equipment in accordance with safety protocols.
BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a healthcare or rehabilitation setting preferred.
Basic knowledge of physical therapy treatment procedures and medical terminology preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with safe patient transfers and transports, following weight-bearing status, contraindications, precautions, and proper body mechanics.
Prepare therapy treatment areas and equipment before patient sessions and maintain clean, organized therapy spaces.
Monitor patients during exercises as directed by the therapist to support proper technique and safety.
Deliver documentation, equipment, and communication materials to appropriate units according to department protocols.
Maintain logs for hot/cold therapy, equipment cleaning, temperature checks, and departmental maintenance.
Stock and organize supplies and treatment materials, including therapy packets and department inventory.
Complete clerical and administrative tasks, including photocopying, filing, mail distribution, and logging orders.
Coordinate and communicate the daily transport schedule, notify therapists promptly, and maintain accurate scheduling documentation.
Greet patients, answer phones, and assist with general inquiries as a departmental receptionist.
Process patient charges and distribute reports or communication materials accurately and efficiently.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
Comply with all policies and standards.