What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapy Technician position at Utah Physical Therapy, Inc?
About Our Company
At Utah Physical Therapy, our commitment is to deliver nothing short of our absolute best – in time, effort, and understanding. We deeply comprehend the hurdles that arise from injuries and the journey towards recovery. By actively engaging in patient care and harnessing our expertise, we offer the optimal path to healing and restoring your true self. Patient well-being is our priority, and we're dedicated to guiding patients back to a life of vitality and strength.
Job Description
As a Physical Therapy Technician, you will play a crucial role in assisting our Physical Therapists in delivering top-notch patient care. Your inviting personality and excellent communication skills will make you the face of our clinic, creating a safe and welcoming environment for our patients. From helping patients with exercises to maintaining a clean and organized treatment area, you'll contribute to the overall well-being of our patients.
What You Will Do:
- Prepare treatment rooms and equipment for patient care appointments.
- Assist patients with exercises, providing encouragement and support.
- Collaborate with therapists to uplift patients as they work towards recovery.
- Contribute to the improvement of patient quality of life.
- Maintain the clinic's cleanliness and stock treatment rooms.
- Foster a safe and enjoyable environment for both patients and staff.
What You Will Bring:
- Currently seeking to enter medical profession (PT, OT, RN, MD, ATC) as these degrees require prior work experience and Utah Physical Therapy strives to “Give back” and promote these great professions in the medical field. (Utah Physical Therapy is able and willing to do all on the job training.)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Attentiveness to patient needs and the ability to build rapport.
- Professional, friendly demeanor and proactive work ethic.
What You Will Experience:
- Work is primarily conducted in a clinical setting within a physical therapy office.
- Environment may involve a combination of office spaces and treatment areas.
- Required to assist patients with exercises, set up equipment, and support therapists during treatment sessions.
- Handling and moving various therapeutic equipment.
- Environment can be fast-paced and involve close interaction with patients.
- Standing for extended periods, walking, bending, lifting, and guiding patients through movements.
- Regularly required to: perform repetitive wrist, hand and/or finger movement, feel the attributes of objects, grasp, push, and reach with arms or hands.
- May be required to sit for long periods of time; use computer to enter data; use telephone to converse with customers and employees.
- Use your body to demonstrate all exercises – Body movements, exercise equipment, reach above your head, lift from waist to above head max 15 lbs.
- Must be able lift 50 lbs. from floor to waist.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $13.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
Application Question(s):
- REQUIRED: Are you currently in pursuit of, or enrolled to enter a medical profession? (e.g. - PT, OT, RN, MD, ATC)
- This is a part-time role which will work Wednesdays and Thursdays from 6:30am - 12:30pm.
Does this schedule fit your job search?
(There is also opportunity for additional hours at our West Haven clinic on Mondays.)
Experience:
- Physical Therapy Tech: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Farr West, UT 84404 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $13
