What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapy Technician - Days (PT) position at Citizens Medical Center?
JOB SUMMARY
The Physical Therapy Technician is responsible for provision and administration of specific physical therapy treatments, only under the direct supervision of the physical therapist and/or physical therapist assistant. The Physical Therapy Technician assists with restoration of patient functioning to prevent disability following injury, disease or physical disability, and assists patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities. The Physical Therapy Technician also participates in operational aspects of the department and performs clerical duties.
Job Specific:
- Responsible for providing specific treatment only as directed by the staff physical therapist. Adheres to standards of physical therapy practice for neonates, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients and the general patient population. (EF)
- Monitors vital signs as needed and maintains adequate knowledge base regarding cardiovascular and respiratory precautions for patient undergoing physical therapy service and treatment. (EF)
- Maintains medical record forms, evaluations, educational handouts, distribution material, and assists in record keeping. (EF)
- Communicates any changes in condition (mental or physical) to the physical therapist, physical therapist assistant, nursing and other facility personnel, as appropriate. (EF)
- Orders, stocks, and maintains accurate records of adaptive equipment.
- Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly. Maintains department cleanliness and safety.
- Transports patients according to scheduled appointment time, maintains compliance with safety policies during transport at all times.
- Prepares and cleans treatment areas for patient use. (EF)
- Records treatment/service revisions in accordance with departmental policy.
Hospital:
- Adheres to organization-wide and other applicable policies and procedures.
- Day-to-day performance complies with the hospital’s Service Excellence Behavioral Expectations.
- Performs within the prescribed limits of the hospital’s Ethics, Compliance and Confidentiality Program guidelines.
- Performs within professional Scope of Practice at all times.
Other Duties As Assigned
- Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Required: High School Diploma or equivalent
- Preferred: None
EXPERIENCE
- Required: None
- Preferred: One year of experience as a Physical Therapy Technician and/or a strong desire and plan to pursue a degree in physical therapy.
SPECIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Required: Basic knowledge of computer systems, physical therapy modalities, and anatomy & physiology.
- Preferred: None
LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Required: BLS certification
- Preferred: None
COMPANY PROFILE
Citizens Medical Center is a not-for-profit, community hospital known for compassionate patient care, clinical expertise, and bringing advanced medical services to the South Texas region since 1956. Today, Citizens is a 317-bed acute care hospital with over 1,200 employees. Voted “Best of the Best” hospital in Victoria for 14 consecutive years, Citizens Medical Center is a level III Trauma Center, with a newly renovated 24/7 Emergency Department that includes an onsite medical helicopter. Citizens has a comprehensive Community Cancer Program that includes two linear accelerators and HDR brachytherapy. Citizens is recognized for its outstanding cardiology program which includes a nationally accredited Chest Pain Center and is a Primary Stroke Center. Citizens also includes a comprehensive, accredited Bariatric Surgery program, Birth Center with labor and delivery, an imaging and surgery center, sleep study center, state-of-the-art rehabilitation and fitness center, urology center and daVinci robotics minimally invasive surgery options, a home health agency, and has a long history of providing continuing education for healthcare providers and the community.
Citizens Medical Center is looking for employees who actively demonstrate service excellence by exemplifying our iCare values. If you are someone who displays respect and enthusiasm for patients, visitors, and coworkers while consistently upholding the hospital’s commitment to providing outstanding outcomes, service excellence, and fiscal responsibility, then you could be a good fit for the CMC team!
BENEFIT OFFERINGS
Health
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- STD, LTD Disability
- Supplemental Life, AD&D
- Flexible Spending (FSA)
- Employer paid life insurance and short term disability
Retirement/Investment
- Defined Benefit Pension Plan
- 457(b) Deferred Compensation
Well-Being Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Sick leave, Bereavement leave, Jury Duty/Witness Service
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Hospital-paid & administered annual immunizations
- HealthPlex (gym) membership discount
- YMCA partnership discount for childcare
- Employee Assistance Programs
