Physical Therapy Technician

Job Summary
The Physical Therapy Technician plays a vital role in supporting the physical therapy team in delivering high-quality patient care. This position involves assisting physical therapists in the treatment of patients recovering from injuries, surgeries, or managing chronic conditions. TheraSpecialists Physical Therapy Center is a well-established outpatient private physical therapy practice that has been in operation in Jasper, TX for over 20 years.

Duties

• Assist Physical Therapists or Physical Therapist Assistant in preparing treatment areas and setting up equipment for patient sessions.
• Help patients with exercises and mobility tasks under the supervision of licensed therapists.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of therapy equipment and treatment areas.
• Document patient progress and report any changes to the supervising therapist.
• Educate patients on proper techniques for exercises and activities to promote recovery.
• Ensure patient safety during therapy sessions by monitoring their condition and providing support as needed.
• Assist with administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments and managing patient records.

Essential Skills

• Physical and mental capability to meet the demand of a fast-paced position.
• Strong interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with patients and healthcare professionals.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team while demonstrating compassion and patience towards patients.
• Attention to detail to ensure accurate documentation and adherence to safety protocols.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology to understand patient needs effectively.
• Familiarity with medical terminology related to physical therapy practices.
• Experience or understanding of outpatient private practice healthcare environments.
• Previous experience (ex. through volunteering or observation hours)

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED
• Preferred experience with Health Occupations course material
• Preferred experience with undergraduate-level science courses

Physical Demand Capacity

• Manual dexterity, general strength and endurance
• Lifting--routinely loads of 5-35 pounds from floor to waist, waist to shoulder, shoulder to overhead
• Carrying loads of 5 to 10 pounds for 40 to 50 feet
• Pushing loads of 5 to 150 pounds on casters, runners, or pulleys
• Sustaining a grip of 40 to 50 pounds for 1-2 minutes
• Guarding a "lift load" of 120 to 140 pounds.

This position is ideal for individuals seeking a rewarding career in healthcare while gaining valuable experience in the field of physical therapy.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $13.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Medical Specialty:

• Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Jasper, TX 75951 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Jasper, TX 75951: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $13