Physical Therapy Technician

at  Physical Therapy Solutions

ABOUT US:

Over the last ten years, Physical Therapy Solutions has served the greater Richmond area’s Physical Therapy needs, focusing on putting our patient’s needs first. With three locations, Richmond, Glen Allen, and Mechanicsville, our physical therapists have advanced degrees in specialty orthopedic care from head to toe. We combine compassionate effort with the best technology to ensure the best results in the shortest possible time for our patients.
We are hiring a full-time Physical Therapy Technician at our outpatient clinic in Mechanicsville, VA. You will assist in planning and ongoing assessment and provide treatment according to the treatment plan of patients the Physical Therapist has evaluated.

REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ year of experience in a medical environment, ideally in a physical or occupational therapy setting.
• Ability to lift, lower, push, pull, and retrieve objects weighing at least 30 pounds of medical supplies and equipment and transferring and repositioning patients.

Our Physical Therapy Technicians enjoy the following:

• Competitive compensation
• 401K
• Multiple opportunities for professional development, specialization, and leadership
• Employee discount plans
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Assist physical therapists with patient care.
• Helps treat patients by applying heat packs, helping patients onto exercise equipment, monitoring motion, and performing prescribed exercises and strengthening techniques.
• Provides equipment and supplies by sterilizing and delivering them to the treatment area, positioning equipment for therapist access, and positioning the patient on the equipment.
• Keeps a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Ensures operation of physical therapy equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements, following manufacturer’s instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, and calling for repairs.
• Maintains physical therapy supplies inventory by checking stock to determine the inventory level, anticipating needed supplies, placing and expediting orders, and verifying receipt of supplies.
• Watch the patient’s development during therapy sessions and note how the patient responds.