TECH - Physical Therapy Tech

GO PHYSICAL THERAPY•Grand Island, NE

About The Position

GO Physical Therapy is accepting applications from talented and engaged individuals for consideration for future opportunities. The Physical Therapy Tech provides patient-care support to patients and staff, assists with treatment-room preparation and upkeep, and performs administrative and other assigned duties. The role works under the direction of a Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant when assisting with or applying treatments. Regular and consistent attendance is an essential function. The position description is representative of major duties and expectations and may be modified; it is not a contract of employment terms. GO Physical Therapy is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability or handicap, or veteran status.

Requirements

Ability to walk, stand, sit, and lift as required by the role.
Ability to push, pull, and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

Provide patient-care support to patients and staff.
Greet patients and direct them to treatment booths.
Gather treatment equipment as indicated on patient treatment records.
Assist with or apply treatments under the direction of a Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant; treatments may include applying hot or cold packs, aligning electrical stimulation electrodes, and massage.
Listen to patients’ concerns, needs, and responses; document notes on treatment records and relay information to the Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant.
Remove used or soiled towels, padding, and pillows from treatment rooms and replace them with clean ones.
Prepare treatment rooms for the next patient.
Maintain supplies, including pads, filled gel bottles, and heat packs.
Wash and fold laundry and stack it on shelves.
Clean equipment after patient use.
Perform administrative tasks and other duties as assigned.
Adhere to GOPT policies and procedures, including safety processes, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
Develop positive rapport and employee relations with staff members.
Use sound judgment and take appropriate action regarding questionable findings or concerns.
Take direction and initiate actions to assume cross-functional duties and support seamless patient care.
Maintain regular and consistent attendance.