What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapy Technician position at Forever Fit Physical Therapy?
Job Description:
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Physical Therapy Technician to join our dynamic healthcare team. In this role, you will assist physical therapists in delivering high-quality patient care by preparing treatment areas, assisting with therapeutic exercises, and providing support throughout patients' rehabilitation processes. We would love to meet you if you are passionate about helping others and thriving in a collaborative healthcare environment!
Responsibilities:
- Assist physical therapists in implementing treatment plans and therapeutic exercises.
- Prepare and maintain treatment areas, ensuring they are clean and organized.
- Assist with patient transfers and positioning during treatments.
- Provide encouragement and motivation to patients during their rehabilitation exercises.
- Monitor patients during treatments and report any changes in condition to the supervising therapist.
- Maintain patient records and ensure documentation is accurate and up-to-date.
- Assist with the setup and maintenance of equipment used in physical therapy treatments.
- Ensure a safe and welcoming environment for patients at all times.
- Handle clerical duties such as scheduling appointments, managing patient files, and processing insurance paperwork (if applicable).
Qualifications:
- High school diploma
- Previous experience in a healthcare setting, particularly in physical therapy, is a plus but not required.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team.
- Knowledge of basic medical terminology and rehabilitation procedures is a plus.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
- A compassionate, patient-centered attitude with a desire to improve patient care.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $11.97 - $16.00 per hour
Expected hours: 15 – 35 per week
Benefits:
- Continuing education credits
Medical Specialty:
- Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine
- Sports Medicine
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $12 - $16