Physical Therapy Technician - East Chandler (Full-Time)

SPOONER•Chandler, AZ

3d•$15 - $16•Onsite

About The Position

Spooner is Arizona's largest physical therapy private practice, with over 30 years of experience helping communities achieve health through movement. We are growing in size and expertise and are looking for individuals with a growth mindset who want to push themselves to achieve excellence. Spooner began with a vision of disrupting the status quo of healthcare and accelerating the use of physical and occupational therapists as primary care, musculoskeletal experts. We are expanding in the greater Phoenix area and have entered the Dallas-Fort Worth market. This is not a common workplace; fun and excellence go hand in hand. We provide ample opportunities to achieve both and are committed to continuous learning in our culture-first environment. We promise to help you achieve excellence, become a leader, and accelerate your career.

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.
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.