What are the responsibilities and job description for the PT Tech / Aide position at Stratton Rehabilitation?
PT Tech Job Description:
Supports physical therapy care delivery by preparing treatment area, patient, equipment and materials; performing procedures, under the supervision of a physical therapist.
PT Tech Job Duties:
- Prepare for upcoming therapy sessions by establishing the treatment areas based on the patient’s requirements
- Clean therapy areas and set up any necessary equipment.
- Helps treat patients by applying heat packs; paraffin dips; helping patients onto exercise equipment, monitoring motion; tracking walking time and distance; measuring mobility; performing prescribed exercises and strengthening techniques.
- Educates patients by demonstrating proper use of equipment and exercise routines.
- Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
- Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Observe the patient’s development during therapy sessions and note how they respond.
- Ensure patients are secure on therapy equipment
- Serves and protects the clinic by adhering to professional standards, clinic policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and Texas standards.
- Enhances physical therapy department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
- Adhere to all HIPAA regulations regarding patient confidentiality and record keepin
EDUCATION:
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
EXPERIENCE:
- Previous experience in a healthcare environment will be advantageous.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
N/A
SKILLS:
Must have the following skills and/or abilities:
- Ability to perform task that require physical strength
- Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
- Ability to coordinate PT exercise programs and modalities safely and according to industry-accepted standards
- Self-motivated and self-directed; able to work without supervision
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong customer service skills and comfortable with patients
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Physical therapy office atmosphere located inside a building with no hazardous or significantly unpleasant conditions.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee in this position. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Additionally, this document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise.