Physical Therapy Technician

Saint Francis Health System

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Assists with direct patient care as directed by RPT/RPTA. Performs treatment procedures (gait, exercises, ROM) as appropriate. Assists with patient transfers and bed mobility. Assists therapist with getting necessary equipment needed during patient treatment.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
0 - 6 months related experience
Effective interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Assists with direct patient care as directed by RPT/RPTA.
Performs treatment procedures (gait, exercises, ROM) as appropriate.
Assists with patient transfers and bed mobility.
Applies and knows contraindications for mobility use.
Assists therapist with getting necessary equipment needed during patient treatment.
Provides procedural assistance by: verifying with nurse for contraindications before patient treatment.
Calls around to assist others when own (Attendant and Physical Therapist) patient load done or P.T. no longer needs his/her assistance.
Performs departmental assistance by: Assisting with W/P patient transporting and stocking of laundry.
Performs stocking of crutches and/or filling oxygen tanks on one-month rotation basis.
Willingly assists and/or changes partners as needed during rotations.
Prepares treatment area or patient environment by: When appropriate, shows patient to booth, provides gown, and helps maintain patient's modesty.
Arranges IV lines, Foley, and patient's chair in preparation for patient treatment.
When appropriate, fills patient's ice bag, replaces patient's call light and table, and puts patient's rails up.
Maintains education level by: Attends 95% of scheduled monthly in- services and departmental meetings.
Through departmental in-services or one-on-one education, learns new treatment techniques or the use of modalities.
Serves as example for new attendants and provides information on the 'why' behind specific techniques and modalities.
Cleans and assists in the maintenance of outpatient equipment.
Assures the department/equipment is clean, prior to and following treatments.