Physical Therapist Tech

Summary:

Will assist in the operations of a physical therapy clinic including patient care, functional abilities testing (“lifts”), administration, confidential medical record management, and office maintenance/cleaning.

Schedule: Friday afternoons, Saturday 8-2; PRN throughout the week

Hourly Rate: $17.00/hour

Essential Duties:

• Patient care will include assessing vitals, supervise exercises and stretching, modality application (ultrasound, ice, heat, electrical stimulation, traction), and medical charting.
• Lift testing will include the objective and unbiased assessment of a person’s ability to safely complete pre-determined tasks with proper mechanics.
• Administrative responsibilities will include patient scheduling, copying, faxing, typing/computer use, and phone work.
• Medical record management will include insuring confidentiality under HIPPA law, insurance authorizations, and filing.
• Office maintenance and cleaning will include table surface disinfecting, laundry, exercise and modality equipment care, and supply inventory and stocking.

Education and/or Experience Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Advanced education or trade school certificate (PT Tech, PTA, ATC, personal trainer) OR > 3 months experience in related fieldwork including anatomy, medical terminology, exercise.
• Current CPR documentation