Physical Therapy Tech Part Time Days
About The Position
Under direct supervision, performs skilled technical work including the preparation of the patient and equipment for Physical Therapy treatment both in the Rehabilitation Department and throughout the hospital, and assisting as directed in the treatment process, maintaining equipment, supply inventory, and department cleanliness. Core Competencies Prepares patient and sets them up with treatment modality (ie, hot packs, cold packs) including preparation of equipment and providing supplies, safe transfer, and positioning of patient and assisting patient, as needed. Assists with or gives physical therapy treatments (such as ultrasound, massage, gait training, exercise programs) and documents treatment as directed for adolescent, adult or geriatric patients, under the direction of a Registered Physical Therapist. Maintains infection control procedures/clean technique in preparing for, assisting with, or cleaning up after treatment of patients. Ensures communication is appropriate to the age and status of the patient. Monitors patients condition, safety and progress during treatment procedure per patient age and status. Demonstrates and promotes good relationships with patients, families, staff and physicians. Helps with housekeeping responsibilities and maintains Rehabilitation areas in a neat and orderly state. Maintains an adequate inventory of supplies within the department and outlying treatment areas. Assists in the service and maintenance of department equipment. Assists with clerical and other duties when assigned. Evaluates and makes positive suggestions for change in the environment. Seeks supervisor as appropriate. Maintains medication security to authorized personnel only. Demonstrates a cost-conscious attitude.
Requirements
- BCLS or ACLS Certification
Responsibilities
- Prepares patient and sets them up with treatment modality (ie, hot packs, cold packs) including preparation of equipment and providing supplies, safe transfer, and positioning of patient and assisting patient, as needed.
- Assists with or gives physical therapy treatments (such as ultrasound, massage, gait training, exercise programs) and documents treatment as directed for adolescent, adult or geriatric patients, under the direction of a Registered Physical Therapist.
- Maintains infection control procedures/clean technique in preparing for, assisting with, or cleaning up after treatment of patients.
- Ensures communication is appropriate to the age and status of the patient.
- Monitors patients condition, safety and progress during treatment procedure per patient age and status.
- Demonstrates and promotes good relationships with patients, families, staff and physicians.
- Helps with housekeeping responsibilities and maintains Rehabilitation areas in a neat and orderly state.
- Maintains an adequate inventory of supplies within the department and outlying treatment areas.
- Assists in the service and maintenance of department equipment.
- Assists with clerical and other duties when assigned.
- Evaluates and makes positive suggestions for change in the environment.
- Seeks supervisor as appropriate.
- Maintains medication security to authorized personnel only.
- Demonstrates a cost-conscious attitude.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
