Physical Therapy Tech PRN
About The Position
Community Hospital is hiring a PRN Physical Therapy Tech to work alongside a dedicated, compassionate team. Guided by its C.A.R.E.S. values—Compassion, Attitude, Respect, Excellence and Service—the hospital describes an environment where employees are valued, their goals are supported, and their contributions are recognized. The Outpatient Therapy Tech works as an interdisciplinary team member under the close supervision of a Physical Therapist, Physical Therapy Assistant, Occupational Therapist, or Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant. The role performs only delegated, selected, or routine tasks involved in direct patient care, including preparing patients and treatment areas. The tech is expected to work as a team member throughout the facility and perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Good communication, interpersonal, organizational, and computer skills.
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
- AHA BLS-HCP certification within 30 days.
Nice To Haves
- Experience as a PT or OT Aide or Tech.
Responsibilities
- Clean all treatment equipment effectively.
- Properly operate wheelchairs, walkers, canes, crutches, tables, and other equipment.
- Accurately apply hot packs, cold packs, electrical stimulation, ultrasound, and whirlpool treatments.
- Demonstrate proper use of weights, upper- and lower-extremity equipment, bikes, treadmills, Total Gym equipment, and other therapy equipment.
- Assist with clerical duties, including documentation and charges, thoroughly, concisely, and in a timely manner according to policy and procedure.
- Take direction from others and follow through efficiently.
- Communicate with patients, families, occupational and physical therapists, nurses, physicians, and other team members.
- Set priorities.
- Maintain knowledge of equipment, expected patient outcomes, and anticipated complications.
- Demonstrate and continually maintain the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competency needed to perform the duties in the job description.
- Perform other duties, including laundry, pool chemical testing, ordering clinic supplies, scheduling follow-up visits, greeting new patients, and answering telephones.
- Demonstrate pool competency, including adjusting and reading pool chemicals and taking corrective measures.
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What This Job Offers
Education Level
High school or GED
