Physical Therapy Technician - Full Time

Medical Associates • Dubuque, IA

21h • Hybrid

About The Position

Medical Associates’ Physical & Occupational Therapy department is hiring Physical Therapy Technicians to assist in a fast-paced department. This is an excellent opportunity for students interested in pursuing a career in healthcare, and a great gap year opportunity for graduated students taking a gap year before matriculation to professional school. The role involves gaining experience in all aspects of clinic functions including patient education, rooming, charting, and assisting in treatment programs. It is excellent experience for students planning a career as a physical therapist, athletic trainer, or physical therapy assistant.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Coursework in anatomy will be relevant and helpful.
• From three months to one year of similar or related experience.
• Stooping - Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.
• Kneeling - Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.
• Crouching - Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
• Reaching - Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Standing - Particularly for sustained periods of time.
• Walking - Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances.
• Pushing - Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward.
• Lifting - Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position.
• Fingering - Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm as in handling.
• Grasping - Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
• Feeling - Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.
• Talking - Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly or quickly.
• Hearing - Perceiving the nature of sound with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and to make fine discriminations in sound, such as when making fine adjustments on machined parts.
• Vision - 20 / 40 or better in the best eye with or without correction.
• Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 pounds force constantly to move objects.

Responsibilities

• Assist physical/occupational therapist or physical therapist assistant with treatment programs for patients which are pre-determined and assigned by the therapist or assistant.
• Perform therapy modalities and exercise instruction for patients under the supervision of the physical/occupational therapists or physical therapist assistants.
• Monitor patient at regular intervals and assist patient in the safe practice of activities related to development of strength and endurance until treatment or exercise conclusion.
• Prepare treatment area, patient and equipment for treatment.
• Assist with established procedures for care and maintenance of department equipment and supplies.
• Prepare, maintain, and cleanup workstations, treatment areas, and gym.
• Assist with chart filing, charge ticket processing and discharging of therapy records according to department policies and procedures.
• Verify insurance coverage and complete appropriate paperwork for approved therapy visits.
• Schedule patient appointments.
• Therapy Techs have regular charting responsibilities.

Benefits

• Single or Family Health Insurance with discounted premium rates for wellness program participation.
• 401k with immediate matching (50% on the dollar up to 7% of pay + additional annual Profit Sharing
• Flexible Paid Time Off Program (24 days off/year)
• Medical and Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts
• Life insurance
• Long Term Disability Coverage
• Short Term Disability Coverage
• Dental Insurance

What This Job Offers

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