Physical Therapy Technician

at  CLS Health PLLC

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or must be obtained within 30 days of hire
• Minimum of one year experience as PT Tech preferre

• Prepares treatment room for patients by following prescribed procedures and protocols.
• Prepares patients for physical therapy treatment by welcoming, comforting, providing and/or assisting the patient with physical therapy apparel or apertures.
• Helps treat patients by applying heat packs; and paraffin dips; assisting patients into the whirlpool; helping patients onto exercise equipment, monitoring motion; tracking walking time and distance; measuring mobility; and performing prescribed exercises and strengthening techniques.
• Ability to monitor vital signs
• Educates patients by demonstrating the proper use of equipment and exercise routines.
• Requires frequent bending, reaching, repetitive hand movements, standing, lifting, pushing, pulling, walking, squatting and sitting regularly throughout a regular work shift.
• Consult other departments as appropriate to collaborate in patient care and performance improvement activities
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Provides equipment and supplies by sterilizing and delivering equipment and supplies to the treatment area; positioning equipment for therapist access; and positioning the patient on equipment.
• Ensures operation of physical therapy equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer’s instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; and calling for repairs.
• Enhances physical therapy department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; and exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Comply with all organizational policies and standards regarding ethical business practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or must be obtained within 30 days of hire
• Minimum of one year experience as PT Tech preferred