Therapy Technician

Center for Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine • Auburn Hills, MI

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About The Position

The Physical Therapy Technician welcomes and assists patients as directed by a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant and helps keep the clinic and treatment rooms clean and prepared. This entry-level position is suited to someone interested in health sciences careers; the ideal candidate is pre-PT and seeking experience and physical therapy hours.

The role requires attention to detail, reliability, responsibility, and a cooperative, pleasant attitude. The technician must be willing to take on responsibilities and challenges and able to recognize when a problem has occurred or may occur. The position includes walking, climbing, bending, pushing, pulling, and squatting, and lifting items weighing up to 40 pounds. The position has no direct reports.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Interest in health sciences careers.
• Familiarity with sports and exercise.
• Listen attentively to patients and explain their responsibilities in treatment.
• Strong organizational skills in time management, multitasking, and prioritization.
• Ability to recognize when something is wrong or likely to go wrong.
• Good computer skills to work efficiently in an EMR system.
• Able to walk, climb, bend, push, pull, and squat, and lift items weighing up to 40 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Pre-PT interest and a desire to gain experience and physical therapy hours.

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients to the clinic and start them on warm-up equipment.
• Attend to patient or therapist needs for assistance during treatment sessions.
• Assist patients with their treatment programs under the direction of a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant.
• Perform treatment modalities, including ultrasound and vasopneumatic treatments, under the direction of a PT or PTA.
• Clean treatment tables after each patient treatment.
• Clean exercise equipment, work stations, and clinic surfaces, and spot-clean bathrooms as needed throughout the day.
• Assist front desk staff with administrative duties and patient scheduling.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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