Physical Therapy Technician

At Vitality Physical Therapy we have a unified team-based approach in the treatment, care and wellness of our patients. We strive to provide a high-quality atmosphere for all within our facility. Our vision is to provide the local community with a multidisciplinary approach to promote effective healing and wholeness during a patient’s course of treatment.

At Vitality Physical Therapy the role of a Physical Therapy Technician (PTT) is to provide support and assistance at the direction of the Physical Therapist. (PT)

Job Duties and Tasks:

- Provide patient support by directing/helping patients upon initial arrival and escorting to proper treatment area.

- Assist patients through their exercise programs as directed by the Physical Therapist.

- Communicate with Therapist on patient status/needs/changes as they arise

- Place patients on therapeutic modalities such as ice, heat, vasopneumatic devices as indicated by Physical Therapist.

- Ensure that treatment areas are cleaned, sanitized, and equipment returned to proper positions/locations after patient use/treatment.

- Assist Physical Therapist with the preparation and delivery of home exercise programs for patients.

- Assist Physical Therapist with scanning and patient document transcription and other administrative tasks.

- Ensure linens and supplies are fully stocked for each treatment area.

- Adhere to all HIPAA privacy act policies as it relates to patient, staff, and office information.

Requirements:

- Must be at least 18 years of age with high school diploma or equivalent

-A background in a health/exercise related field is a highly recommended (eg PTT certificate, personal trainer, exercise physiologist, kinesiologist, medical assistant)

- Candidate should be friendly, hard-working, punctual, self-motivated, and have strong communication skills

- Minimal to moderate skills with working on computers to include, Microsoft Word, EMR systems/database, internet, and e-mail.

-Being fluent in Spanish is a plus

Benefits offered with full time employment that include medical/dental/vision, PTO/holidays, IRA (retirement with up to 3% matching).

If you think you would be a good fit respond to this post with resume and date you are available to start.