What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapy Technician position at Lakes Regional Healthcare?
Location: Spirit Lake, IA Worker Type: PRN Work Shift: As Needed (United States of America) Be a part of Lakes Regional Healthcare! A multi-disciplinary team built on Compassion, Hospitality, and Stewardship, and the mission of improving the health and well-being of people in the Iowa Great Lakes region. Position Highlights Join the team at Lakes Regional Healthcare! Award Winning Health Care: We take our work seriously and are proud to be in the Top 100 Rural and Community Hospital by iVantage Health Analytics and Chartis Center for Rural Health since 2019, in the Top 20 Rural and Community Hospital by the National Rural Health Association, to earn the Outstanding Patient Experience Award 2022 by Healthgrades, and the list goes on. Culture: Be a part of a multi-disciplinary team built on Compassion, Hospitality, and Stewardship, and the mission of improving the health and well-being of people in the Iowa Great Lakes region. Position Highlights: Paid Time Off (PTO) available on Day 1! Positive Work Environment: Be part of an organization where we practice our mission & values in our daily operations and demonstrate our pride by delivering excellent care. Lake Regional Healthcare is currently seeking a Physical Therapy Technician to deliver the best possible rehabilitation in LRH’s patient-focused setting. SUMMARY: Under the direction of Director of Rehab Services for physical and occupational therapy, functions as a member of the healthcare team to provide patient care. Assists therapy patients and prepares patients for therapy treatments. Transports patients to and from treatment area. Assists patients practicing exercises and functional activities under the direction of the professional staff. Records treatment given and equipment used, cleans work area and equipment after treatment. Handles routine patient inquiries and problems and schedules/registers patients. EDUCATION &/or EXPERIENCE: High School Diploma or equivalent. One to three months experience in a patient care field or training preferred. Candidate will have strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills. Must speak and read English fluently. Ability to train and learn basic computer skills needed to schedule patients and review electronic patient documentation required. CERTIFICATION, LICENSURE, AND/OR REGISTRATION: Basic Life Support and Adult/Child Abuse Mandatory Reporting or completion according to education Policy. At Avera, the way you are treated as an employee translates into the compassionate care you deliver to patients and team members. Because we consider health care a ministry, you can live out your faith, uphold the dignity and respect of all persons while not compromising high-quality services. Join us in making a positive impact on moving health forward.