What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapy Tech/ FDC position at Lakeside Physical Therapy?
Start your journey in healthcare alongside an excellent physical therapy team. We welcome your dedication to patient care and making a meaningful difference in someone else’s recovery.
Lakeside Physical Therapy is looking for a highly enthusiastic candidate with an excellent work ethic to be part of our family.
Part Time / Full Time position is available
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Aids in the treatment, care, and safety of patients consistent with the American Physical Therapy Association Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice policy in the company manual
- Assists the primary therapist in the treatment of patients of all ages (e.g., children, adolescents, adults, geriatrics, elderly, ages 5—120 years), race, creed, gender, and disability without bias or prejudice
- Respects and understands the patient's right to treatment and practices ethical responsibility based on the cultural, ethnic and religious beliefs of the patients served and applicable law
- Prepares equipment for the patient treatments as requested by the physical therapist/physical therapy assistant; relieves the therapist/assistant to perform his or her professional duties
- Performs housekeeping duties of the department/facility by routine cleaning; maintains order and cleanliness throughout the department/facility
- Assists therapists/assistants in selected procedures according to their directions; aids in patient care in the department/facility
- Organizes the work area and disinfects/cleans the treatment area
- Performs clerical duties, such as taking inventory, ordering supplies, answering the telephone, or taking messages; assists the Front desk coordinator with clerical duties; assists patients with paperwork when necessary
Required Education, Skills & Abilities:
- High school graduate or equivalent
- Previous experience in a clinical setting (hospital or physical therapy clinic)
- Skilled in the techniques of handling patients and efficiently assisting in the treatment of patients; competency in the operation of department/facility equipment
- Willing to work under the direction and take instructions and corrections from the supervisor and therapist
- Professional conduct; thoughtful of others, gentle and courteous
- Ability to multitask, be flexible to schedule, and be able to float to other clinics
Note: Part time is less than 35hrs/wk
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $14.00 - $16.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- Do you have experience with Google sheets, Docs, Microsoft?
- Do you have any experience in using Electronic Medical records?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Front desk or PT tech: 2 years (Required)
Willingness to travel:
- 25% (Preferred)
Work Location: Multiple locations
Salary : $14 - $16