What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapy/Occupational Therapy Technician position at Commonwealth Hand & Physical Therapy?
Commonwealth Hand and Physical Therapy is looking for a part-time therapy technician.
The OT/PT Technician’s role is to assist clinical and office staff in all functions under supervision. Specific functions required under the supervision of an Occupational or Physical Therapist may include initial patient set-up, modality applications, maintenance and organization of clinic areas, maintaining temperature status of paraffin bath and hydrocollators, inventory/supply maintenance, and making copies of home exercise programs/progress notes. Specific functions required under office supervisor may include reception/scheduling, answering phones, pulling and maintaining files, callbacks, mailings, pre-certification of new and existing patients with insurance companies, assisting patients with intake forms, occasional trips to store for office supplies, and other related duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
The OT/PT Technician’s role is to assist clinical and office staff in all functions under supervision. Specific functions required under the supervision of an Occupational or Physical Therapist may include initial patient set-up, modality applications, maintenance and organization of clinic areas, maintaining temperature status of paraffin bath and hydrocollators, inventory/supply maintenance, and making copies of home exercise programs/progress notes. Specific functions required under office supervisor may include reception/scheduling, answering phones, pulling and maintaining files, callbacks, mailings, pre-certification of new and existing patients with insurance companies, assisting patients with intake forms, occasional trips to store for office supplies, and other related duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Must possess the ability to relate and work well with patients, peers, and supervisors.
- At least 1 year of experience as a therapy technician is preferred but not required.
- Time management and organizational aptitude are a must.
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule which may include evenings and weekends.
Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
- Treat each patient and staff member in accordance with the CHT mission statement.
- To accompany/transfer patients to the appropriate treatment area.
- To assist in routine patient care activities/modality applications as directed by the supervising Occupational/Physical Therapist and within the guidelines mandated by Kentucky’s State Practice Acts for Occupational and Physical Therapy.
- Maintain the facility in a clean and organized fashion throughout the day to include: laundry, cleaning of exercise equipment, organization of supplies, splint station, therapy tools, and other more specific duties as assigned by supervisor.
- Assist in routine clerical duties as deemed necessary by the Clinical Director/Office Manager.
- Assist in all other clinical/office functions as required by the Clinical Director or Office Manager.
- Maintain privacy of clientele as required within HIPPA guidelines.
- Adhere to OSHA and cleanliness standards as set forth by the facility.
Application Question:
- Must be able to pass a background check.
Work Location:
- Frankfort, KY