Physical Therapy Technician - South Mountain (Full-Time)
About The Position
The Physical Therapy Technician role at Spooner South Mountain in Phoenix, AZ, is a full-time position focused on assisting physical therapists with patient care. The role involves ensuring patient safety, facilitating the successful execution of exercises, and contributing to a positive patient experience. The technician will instruct, motivate, and assist patients with functional activities and exercises, observe patient progress, and communicate findings to the physical therapist. Spooner emphasizes a culture of excellence, continuous learning, and a commitment to elevating the physical therapy profession.
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
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
