Armor - Rehab Tech

Alliance Physical Therapy Partners•Kalamazoo, MI

About The Position

Armor Physical Therapy, an Alliance Physical Therapy Partner, is looking for a Rehab Tech (Physical Therapy Aide) to join our team! Summary: Functions under the general supervision of the Clinic Director, and under the direct supervision of the therapists, and therapist assistants. The Rehabilitation Technician is responsible for preparing treatment areas, cleaning treatment areas, obtainment of supplies, transporting, positioning and in assisting patients/clients, therapists, and therapist assistants in the completion of the therapy treatment plan. The technician may also be assigned routine clerical support tasks in support of the front office process. These functions are performed in accordance with facility, departmental, regulatory, and payor policies and procedures and guidelines.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with a wide variety of people.
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to handle multiple tasks in a very busy environment.

Nice To Haves

Prior healthcare experience or current physical therapy student preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides care per physician's orders and plan of care developed by evaluating therapist.
Transports patients/clients to and from Rehabilitation Services departments.
Prepares patient/client for treatment and assists professional staff with patient/client treatments.
Communicates with patients, families, significant others, and members of the health care team to promote maximum benefits from care.
Obtains equipment, materials and supplies from storage areas or appropriate department, and prepares them for use.
Maintains therapy department(s) in a clean and orderly condition.
Performs routine clerical support tasks, which may include reception, telephone, billing, ordering of supplies, and collection of facility/department statistics.
Provides an environment conducive to safety for patients/clients, visitors, and staff.
Assesses the risks for safety and implements appropriate precautions.
Complies with appropriate and approved security and safety standards.