What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapy Aide/Technician Exercise Sci or Kinesiology Grads Only position at Innovations in Physical Therapy Inc?
We are seeking a Physical Therapy Tech – Aquatic & Physical Therapy Clinic.
New GRADS with a degree in Exercise Science or Kinesiology
If you are passionate about PEOPLE AND THERAPY, we're interested in talking with you, this WEEK!
Do you have a Degree in Kinesiology or Exercise Science?
Do you want/need to get your foot in the door for an opportunity to lead to a great career in Rehab?
Want to go to PT or PTA school?
Do you love to exercise?
Can you swim and love being in and around water?
Do you love people?
Are you a people person?
Innovations in Physical & Aquatic Therapy have always been ahead of their time. We are an innovative health care company with a holistic approach to health and well-being. Our team of specialists works in synergy to help our patients achieve the right balance. Since 2006, we have empowered our patients to live better without meds, injections, or unnecessary surgeries.
As our clinic grows again after the havoc from COVID, we are looking to rebuild our Physical Therapy Tech Staff. We are seeking passionate, client-service-focused, positive, and hard-working individuals with love for wellness and movement. We are looking for someone with excellent interpersonal skills whose focus is creating an environment responding to patients’ needs. Candidates interested in going into a professional program of PT, OT, personal training, nutrition, or overall health and wellness professions are encouraged to apply.
DRIVEN
Innovations is driven by five main areas that are ever-present and inform all actions and decisions regarding how we operate, what direction our business takes, and how we conduct ourselves.
- We operate from the core values and basic principles
- We don’t sweat the small stuff and we are detailed oriented
- We like to help people who happen to be patients be people again
- We take ownership and helping our patients out of pain
- We huddle to help our patients as a group become pain-free and active again, we help them to have a life worth living
DUTIES
- Assist patients with exercises
- Assist therapists with patients care and safety
- Maintain pool therapy equipment
- Place ice and water in chests for staff and patients and offer
- Input in exercises in flow sheets
- Watch patients for safety
- Walk patients to the restrooms when needed, i.e., fall risk
- Laundry
- Extra set of hands
- Assist with Balance Assessments
- Modalities i.e.. Electrical Stimulation, Ultrasound, Diathermy, Laser, Heat & Ice
- Kinesio Tape and so much more
STAFF OWNERSHIP
- Greeting, discovering, and being attentive to all patient needs.
- Assist and/or instruct patient in proper treatment position.
- Set up and prepare exercise equipment and observe the patient during treatment.
- Assist with the patient flow within the space as per the direction of the Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant.
- Ensure the workspace is prepared to serve clients in a safe and sanitary manner.
- Assist and motivate patients in exercise programs, as directed by the physical therapist.
- Clean linen daily, fold, and change linen as necessary, and help maintain neat and clean conditions.
- Inventory for therapy supplies, as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned by therapists or administrative support team.
- Abide by all facility and policies and procedures.
Requirements
- Strong interest in the physical therapy or medical field.
- College Degree in Exercise Science or Kinesiology
- Must have strong interpersonal skills and enjoy working as part of a team.
- Computer literate, experience with data-entry a plus.
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
- Regular attendance and punctuality.
- Ability to effectively prioritize and manage your time.
- Available to work the schedule and 2 Saturdays.
- Ability to perform under pressure and fixed time constraints.
Schedule: IF you can not meet the schedule below, do not apply
· Monday 8:00 - 6:00
· Tuesday 9:00 - 5:30
· Wednesday 7:00/8:00 - 5:00
· Thursday 9:00 - 5:30
· Friday 7:00/8 - 4:00
· Saturday 8:00 - 1:00 -- 2 per month Paid $ 75 extra per Saturday
You will arrive 15 minutes prior to set up, you are responsible for closing 1-2 nights per week. You will come early on Wednesday or Friday but not both.
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
- Full-time ONLY
- Huge growth potential within the organization
- Full-Time: Benefits (medical, dental, vision)
- Internal and External Discounts
- Fun atmosphere
- Ability to learn from a seasoned pool of professionals
- Weekly Bonus on Top of Salary
APPLY:
- Send Resume
- Send Availability for an interview this week in PERSON
- Send us when your available start date could be!
We have a Cell Phone Free, Drama Free, Nut Free, & Smoke-Free Workplace
Innovations is an Equal Opportunity employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $33,118.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Rotating weekends
Ability to Commute:
- Houston, TX 77030 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $33,118