Therapy Technician

Choice Health At Home•Mesquite, TX

About The Position

The Therapy Tech works under close supervision of a physical therapist, occupational therapist, physical therapy assistant, or occupational therapy assistant to perform delegated, selected, or routine tasks in specific situations. As a Therapy Tech, you will: Clean and organize the work area and disinfect equipment after treatment. Administer active or passive manual therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, or heat, light, sound, water, or electrical modality treatments, such as ultrasound. Instruct, motivate, safeguard, or assist patients practicing exercises or functional activities, under direction of medical staff. Record treatment given and equipment used. Confer with physical/occupational therapy staff or others to discuss and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, or coordinating treatment. Observe patients during treatment to compile and evaluate data on patients' responses and progress and report to physical therapists. Secure patients into or onto therapy equipment. Change linens, such as bed sheets and pillow cases. Transport patients to and from treatment areas, using wheelchairs or providing standing support. Arrange treatment supplies to keep them in order. Maintain equipment or furniture to keep it in good working condition, including performing the assembly or disassembly of equipment or accessories. Assist patients to dress, undress, or put on and remove supportive devices, such as braces, splints, or slings. Perform clerical duties, such as taking inventory, ordering supplies, answering telephone, taking messages, printing and filing documentation or filling out forms.

Requirements

Highly organized
1 year of rehab experience preferred
Computer skills
CPR certification
Valid Driver’s License
Valid Auto Insurance
HomeCare HomeBase experience preferred
Must be able to stand, walk, sit, climb, crawl, squat, or kneel for extended periods.
Must be able to lift, carry, pull, or push up to 100 lbs.

Nice To Haves

1 year of rehab experience preferred
HomeCare HomeBase experience preferred

Responsibilities

Clean and organize the work area and disinfect equipment after treatment.
Administer active or passive manual therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, or heat, light, sound, water, or electrical modality treatments, such as ultrasound.
Instruct, motivate, safeguard, or assist patients practicing exercises or functional activities, under direction of medical staff.
Record treatment given and equipment used.
Confer with physical/occupational therapy staff or others to discuss and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, or coordinating treatment.
Observe patients during treatment to compile and evaluate data on patients' responses and progress and report to physical therapists.
Secure patients into or onto therapy equipment.
Change linens, such as bed sheets and pillow cases.
Transport patients to and from treatment areas, using wheelchairs or providing standing support.
Arrange treatment supplies to keep them in order.
Maintain equipment or furniture to keep it in good working condition, including performing the assembly or disassembly of equipment or accessories.
Assist patients to dress, undress, or put on and remove supportive devices, such as braces, splints, or slings.
Perform clerical duties, such as taking inventory, ordering supplies, answering telephone, taking messages, printing and filing documentation or filling out forms.