What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapy Technician position at Ortho Montana?
Ortho Montana (OM) in Billings, MT is seeking a Full-Time Physical Therapy Technician to join their Physical Therapy Clinic at the Heights location.
- Prepares patients for physical therapy treatment by welcoming, comforting, providing and/or assisting the patient into physical therapy apparel or apertures.
- 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 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 treatment area; positioning equipment for therapist access; positioning 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.
Ortho Montana provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type 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 upon acceptance.
Minimum Requirements:
- 1-2 years of Physical Therapy Office experience preferred
- Excellent Customer Service, Telephone, and Communication skills
- Experience with patient scheduling & EMR Systems preferred
Other Skills Required:
- Ability to Multi-Task
- Organized
- Self-Motivated
- Attention to detail
Comprehensive Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Coverage
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Voluntary Life Options
Req #3619