What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapy Technician position at Healthcare Outcomes Performance Co. (HOPCo)?
Essential Functions
- Assists the Physical Therapist with patient care and implementing the plan of treatment.
- Establishes and maintains effective communication with patients, family members, and other departments.
- Assists the front office staff as needed.
- Responds to patient questions and inquiries as required to maintain high patient satisfaction levels.
- Responsible for care and maintenance of equipment and keeping a safe and clean environment in the clinic.
- Assists with supply inventorying and stocking.
- Assists the director with special projects.
- Maintains patient confidentiality.
- Assists all patients on the rehabilitation floor.
- Assist with seamless and efficient clinic function and daily clinic flow.
- High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge preferred.
- Graduation from a technical program is preferred.
- One year of experience in an out-patient physical therapy clinic is preferred.
- Knowledge of how to use and maintain physical therapy equipment.
- Knowledge of department policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of OSHA and infection control regulations.
- Skill in using all equipment effectively.
- Skill complying with OSHA and infection control policies
- Skill in assisting the Physical Therapist with patients.
- Ability to communicate clearly with providers, patients, and family members.
- Ability to use effective problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Normal clinic environment.
- Some travel within the community.
- Requires sitting and standing associated with a physical therapy clinic environment.
- Combination of bending, lifting, and transferring activities.
- Manual dexterity using a calculator and computer keyboard.
- HOPCo's Mission, Vision, and Values must be acknowledged and adhered to.