Therapy Technician I, II - Complementary Medicine

Southcentral Foundation • Anchorage, AK

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About The Position

The Southcentral Foundation (SCF) Therapy Technician is responsible for assisting with the restoration of customer-owner’s functioning to help prevent disability following injury, disease, or physical disability. The Therapy Technician administers modalities of treatment only under the direct supervision of a staff therapist or provider, supporting Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Physical Therapy (PT), Occupational Therapy (OT), Speech and Language Pathology (SLP), and Massage Therapy (MT). They participate in departmental infection control, equipment training, and safety programs.

This position has two (2) levels designed to provide progressively more responsible and independent work experiences. Progression between job levels is based on the demonstrated ability to successfully handle more progressively responsible assignments.

Requirements

• High school Diploma or GED required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required or ability to obtain within 60 days of hire.
• Certification from one of the following: Physical Therapy Technician/Aide Certification through the American Medical Certification Association, Certified Rehabilitation Therapy Technician through the American Education Certification Association, Certified Chiropractic Clinical Assistant (CCCA) through the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards (FCLB).
• Compliance with our Employee Health procedure is a condition of SCF employment.
• Agreement to comply with all job-related employee health screening and immunizations prior to your first day of employment.
• Documentation of completed immunizations (MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Influenza, and T-dap) prior to your first day of employment for Health Care Personnel (HCP) positions.

Nice To Haves

• Thorough understanding of the cultures and the needs of the Alaska Native population affiliated with Cook Inlet Region, Inc. (CIRI) and Alaska Native and American Indian people within SCF’s geographical service area.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the restoration of customer-owner’s functioning to help prevent disability following injury, disease, or physical disability.
• Administering modalities of treatment only under the direct supervision of a staff therapist or provider, supporting Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Physical Therapy (PT), Occupational Therapy (OT), Speech and Language Pathology (SLP), and Massage Therapy (MT).
• Participating in departmental infection control, equipment training, and safety programs.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED