What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapy Technician (FT) position at Kennedy White Orthopedic Center?
Kennedy-White Orthopaedic Center is looking for a Physical Therapy Tech to be a key part of our Physical & Occupational Therapy Clinic in Sarasota, FL.
If you are eager to assist patients in their rehabilitation journey, support skilled therapists, and work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, this is the role for you.
Help us provide exceptional care while growing your career in the world of physical therapy!
Why Join Kennedy-White Orthopaedic Center?
For nearly 50 years, Kennedy-White Orthopaedic Center has been the trusted choice for world-class orthopedic care in Sarasota. Our team of renowned specialists and surgeons is dedicated to delivering personalized, high-quality care for patients with both acute and chronic conditions.
Now, we are bringing that same expertise, compassion, and commitment to excellence in our new Physical & Occupational Therapy Clinic—and we want YOU to be a part of it!
If you are dedicated to outstanding patient care, achieving superior outcomes, and making a lasting impact in your community, we would love to have you on our team.
Join us in shaping the future of rehabilitation care in Sarasota!
Why You’ll Love Working Here:
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a Monday through Friday schedule with no weekends!
- Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, vision insurance, PTO, paid holidays, and more!
Position Responsibilities:
- Provides information to patients by answering questions and requests; allaying fears.
- Helps treat patients by applying heat packs; paraffin dips; assisting patients into whirlpool; helping patients onto exercise equipment, monitoring motion; tracking walking time and distance; measuring mobility; performing prescribed exercises and strengthening techniques.
- Educates patients by demonstrating the proper use of equipment and exercise routines.
- Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
- Maintains 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; positioning the patient on equipment.
- Ensures operation of physical therapy equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instruction; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.
- Enhances physical therapy department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
- Other tasks as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- 1-2 years of experience in a physical therapy clinic setting is a plus.
Other Skills Required:
- Ability to Multi-Task
- Organized
- Self-Motivated
- Attention to detail
Equal Employment Opportunity: Physicians Rehab Solution provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
This position requires a background check and potential drug screen upon acceptance.
Req # 3561