Physical Therapy Technician - Desert Ridge (Full-Time)

SPOONER • Phoenix, AZ

34d • $15 - $16 • Onsite

About The Position

Spooner is Arizona's largest physical therapy private practice, with a culture of excellence founded on core values. We have been helping communities achieve health through movement for over 35 years and continue to grow. We are looking for individuals who are team-focused, high-energy, and engaging, who want to be a core team member ensuring an exceptional experience for team members and stakeholders, and who want to elevate the physical therapy profession and learn from the best in the industry. Spooner offers opportunities to build a career within a growing company.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED