What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapy Tech, Full-Time (Dallas Oak Lawn) position at Methodist Hospital for Surgery?
GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES:
The Physical Therapy Technician position will have responsibility for assisting the Physical Therapist or Physical Therapy assistant with daily patient physical therapy treatment. Will provide assistance with patient care based on instructions by the P.T. or P.T.A. Will assist the P.T. in patient education services performed by the Physical Therapist. Will assist with maintenance and updating of patient case files. Will assist the Business Office in assigned patient care related tasks including scheduling, filing, copying and patient authorizations.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Assist P.T. with daily patient therapy treatment utilizing skills which have been certified or trained by the P.T. and are not considered P.T. skilled activities as defined by the state licensing agency.
- Maintains linen supply in Facility.
- Organizes equipment and supplies needed for treatments.
- Straightens and maintains physical order in department.
- Provide exceptional customer service when interacting with patients and physicians.
- Monitors supply inventory and reports reorder needs to Supervisor.
- Reports needs for equipment repairs to Supervisor.
- Provides necessary educational services and participates in Facility in-service activities.
- Works to ensure a safe and clean facility including physical plant and equipment.
- maintenance and supply inventory upkeep.
- Assumes any other responsibilities that may be assigned by the Director or Administrator
- of Physical Therapy.
- Assist with clinical business office assignments as requested.
