Physical Therapist Technician - Full Time

At the Orthopedic Institute of PA, our mission since 1971 has been to create an amazingly positive, memorable experience for every patient, family, and team member. We treat each other with crazy courtesy and exceptional empathy and work together to perfect processes to achieve our mission. You'll join a culture of excellence and teamwork, with a strong focus on investing in our team and local communities. OIP offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.

POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for patient care under the direction and plan of a Physical Therapist. Supervises and aids in direct patient care and other activities as needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Helps assist patients with their exercise programs according to an established treatment plan under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist.
• Helps guide and direct patients from equipment to equipment and around the treatment gym.
• Cleaning and preparing the various treatment areas and equipment before and after each patient’s session.
• Changing and washing patients’ towels and pillowcases after using them.
• Helps record the patients' progress during their exercises for the treating therapist.
• Able to do various clerical tasks, such as answering phones and scheduling patients for various appointments.
• Helps to order and stock supplies.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or GED
• Outpatient experience preferred, not required.

BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Competitive Wages
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
• Company-Paid Group Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, & Long-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) plan and profit sharing
• Cell-Phone Discounts ( AT&T & Verizon)
• Casual Day on Fridays!
• Company events for employees and their families
• Career advancement opportunities