What are the responsibilities and job description for the Therapy Technician position at Southlake Orthopaedics?
Southlake Orthopaedics has an opening for a part-time Therapy Technician at our Hoover location, which is a busy and very fast paced clinic. The Therapy Technician Supports physical and occupational therapy care delivery by preparing treatment areas, equipment, materials, and supplies; performing procedures, under the supervision of licensed therapist(s).
Responsibilities and Duties
- Prepares treatment area(s) for patients.
- Helps treat patients by applying heat packs; paraffin dips; assisting patients into whirlpool; helping patients onto exercise equipment, monitoring motion; tracking walking time and distance; measuring mobility; performing prescribed exercises and strengthening techniques.
- Provides equipment and supplies by sterilizing and delivering equipment and supplies to treatment area; positioning equipment for therapist access; positioning patient on equipment.
- Maintains physical therapy supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.
Qualifications and Skills
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Working knowledge of personal computer and software applications used in job functions.
- Interest in pursuing a career in the medical field, preferably physical or occupational therapy, preferred.
As a member of the Southlake team you can expect:
- Generous Paid Time Off based on years of service
- Health & Welfare benefits starting the first of the month following your date of hire:
- BCBS Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Company paid Life Insurance
- Voluntary Life, Accident, Cancer, and Critical Illness coverage
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401(k) plan after one year of employment
- Referral Bonus program
- Monday - Friday schedule for most roles
Please note: If you are viewing this position on an external job board (such as Indeed, LinkedIn, ZipRecruiter, etc.), unless specifically stated in the posting, the provided salary estimates may not be accurate as they are not provided by Southlake Orthopaedics. Our staff looks forward to speaking with you about your background, skills, and compensation requirements.
You must be able to pass a pre-employment background check and drug test for employment at Southlake Orthopaedics. Any job offer will be contingent on the results of such background check and drug test.
