What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapy Technician position at Southwest Sport and Spine Center, Inc.?
Benefits:
REPORTS TO: Director of Operations
CLASSIFICATION: Non- Exempt
FUNCTION: Supervised Patient Services and Clinic Maintenance and Operations
SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Assist in the provision of patient care and related activities under the direct, on-site supervision of a physical/occupational therapist.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION:
EXPERIENCE:
PHYSICAL DEMAND CAPACITY:
Consistent with published industry PDC norms or minimally:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed in this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
REPORTS TO: Director of Operations
CLASSIFICATION: Non- Exempt
FUNCTION: Supervised Patient Services and Clinic Maintenance and Operations
SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Assist in the provision of patient care and related activities under the direct, on-site supervision of a physical/occupational therapist.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Assist the Physical/Occupational Therapist with patient care and related activities following formal on the job training and competency testing.
- Assist the Physical/Occupational Therapist with patient data intake and support documentation.
- Report all treatment procedures performed as delegated and under directly to the Physical Therapist/Occupational.
- Assist with and/or carry out routine cleaning, maintenance support operations of the clinic’s physical plant, patient care equipment and supplies.
- Manages patient case details including documentation, patient tracking, insurance benefits and scheduling.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- A person who has an interest in pursuing a career in Physical or Occupational Therapy or a related healthcare profession
- A person who demonstrates the physical and mental capabilities (practical &/or written, post training competency test) to perform the duties required of the position
- A person who can meet the physical demand level of the position
EDUCATION:
- High school or equivalent skills & aptitude required
- Health Occupations Courses in High School, desirable
- College level basic science course, desirable
- Kinesiology / Exercise Science background preferred
EXPERIENCE:
- None required, but previous therapy, health delivery observation or volunteer hours, desirable
PHYSICAL DEMAND CAPACITY:
Consistent with published industry PDC norms or minimally:
- Requires manual dexterity and general strength and endurance Lifting
- -routinely loads of 5-35 pounds from
- Floor to waist
- Waist to shoulder
- Shoulder to overhead
- Carrying—routinely loads of 5-10 pounds for 40-50’ Pushing
- -routinely loads of 5-75 pounds on casters, runners or pulleys
- Assist in patient ambulation and transfers
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed in this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.
