Physical Therapy Tech PRN Prosper

Surgery Partners Careers•Prosper, TX

About The Position

The Physical Therapy Tech assists the physical therapist with daily patient therapy treatments using skills certified or trained by the physical therapist and activities that are not considered skilled physical therapy activities under state licensing rules. The role also supports facility operations, including preparing and organizing equipment and supplies, maintaining linen and inventory, keeping the facility clean and orderly, reporting equipment repair and supply needs, providing customer service, participating in facility in-service education, and assisting with clinical business office assignments. The position works in a clinical environment.

Requirements

Patient Care Technician certification or on-the-job training.
At least six months of patient care experience or completion of PCYT or CAN.
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.
High school diploma.
Ability to lift and/or carry over 20 pounds regularly and push or pull over 25 pounds regularly.
Ability to stand and/or walk at least five hours per day.
Ability to sit, converse, listen, use hands to handle objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms; close vision and ability to adjust focus are also required.

Nice To Haves

Current CPR certification is recommended.
College education is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist the physical therapist with daily patient therapy treatments using skills for which the technician has been certified or trained, limited to activities not considered skilled physical therapy under state licensing rules.
Maintain linen supplies.
Organize equipment and supplies needed for treatment.
Keep the physical environment orderly.
Provide exceptional customer service when interacting with patients and physicians.
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.
Assume other responsibilities assigned by the Director or Administrator of Physical Therapy.
Assist with clinical business office assignments.