What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapy Technician position at The Orthopaedic Institute?
Description
JOB OVERVIEW:
The physical therapy technician assists the physical therapists in the implementation of patient rehabilitation programs to help improve patient mobility, function and strength.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
- Assists the physical therapist and patients during treatment.
- Answers inquiries.
- Assists patients with keeping track of counting exercises.
- Cleans and prepares equipment for therapy sessions
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS/LICENSE:
none
EDUCATION:
High School Diploma or equivalent
EXPERIENCE:
One (1) year experience in post-acute care or related setting preferred
SKILLS:
- Comfortable working in fast paced environment.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Dedication to patient care
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands describe here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.
- Specific vision requirements include the ability to see at close range, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.
- Possess the ability to fulfill any office activities normally expected in an office setting, to include, but not limited to: remaining seated for periods of time to perform computer based work, participating in filing activity, lifting and carrying office supplies (paper reams, mail, etc.)
- The position walks, sits, stands, bends, lifts and moves continually during working hours.
- Frequently lift and/or move over 50 pounds.
- Fine hand manipulation (keyboarding).
- Travel may be required to existing or new TOI locations.