Physical Therapy Technician - Old Town (Part-Time)
About The Position
The Physical Therapy Technician assists physical therapists with designated aspects of patient care, ensuring safety, successful execution of exercises, and a positive outcome. This role involves instructing, motivating, and assisting patients in learning and improving functional activities such as perambulation, transfer, ambulation, and daily-living activities. The technician will safeguard, motivate, and assist patients practicing exercises and functional activities under the direction of professional staff, demonstrating correct activity form or function. They will observe patients during physical activities, compile progress reports on patients’ response to treatment, and effectively communicate patient progress and reactions to the therapist. Spooner's treatment philosophy emphasizes an engaging experience in mind, body, and spirit, grounded in the principles of Applied Functional Science (AFS). The company offers a team environment that fosters continuous learning and fun, along with a 6-month onboarding program.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Minimum 18 years of age or older
Nice To Haves
- Majoring in Kinesiology/Biology/Exercise Science
- Prior experience or knowledge as a physical therapy technician
Responsibilities
- Assist physical therapists with designated aspects of patient care and serving our patients to ensure safety, successful execution of exercise, and a positive outcome
- Instruct, motivate, and assist patients to learn and improve functional activities such as perambulation, transfer, ambulation, and daily-living activities.
- Safeguard, motivate, and assist patients practicing exercises and functional activities under direction of professional staff.
- Demonstrate correct activity form or function.
- Observe the patient during various physical activities designed in the treatment plan, compiling progress on patients’ response to treatment.
- Effectively communicate patient progress and reactions to treatment to the therapist.
Benefits
- Medical Coverage
- Low premiums
- $500 individual and $1,000 family deductibles
- No cost expert physical and hand therapy
- Access to a direct primary care team
- Student loan repayment program
- Proactive Health Management Plan
- Dental, vision, life, and other voluntary insurances
- Paid time off and holiday pay
- Generous continuing education funds
- 401(k) matching
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee referral bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
