Physical Therapy Technician (PT Tech) Job Description
A Physical Therapy Technician supports Physical Therapists and Physical Therapy Assistants with the planning and implementation of patient care. Will provide administrative support and assist with assessing patients and establishing treatment plans and goals. Typical patients are those recovering from injury, illness or surgery.
Duties and Responsibilities
Provide General Patient Care:The Physical Therapy Technician cares for patients as needed, responding to their requests for assistance and administering routine exams and treatments. Will build a rapport with their patients and often schedule their treatments and assist in the establishment of plans of care and treatment goals.
Assist with Physical Therapy Treatment:Acting as an assistant to the Physical Therapist, Physical Therapy Technicians assist with patient prep before treatment, transferring, transporting, and positioning patients, and also assist during and after treatment as needed.
Manage and Maintain Physical Therapy Equipment:Responsible for all physical therapy equipment, the Physical Therapy Technician will set up and take down relevant equipment for Physical Therapist use during treatment sessions. PT Tech will also manage inventory and care for and maintain equipment.
Assist with Administrative Duties:The Physical Therapy Technician also acts as an administrative assistant, often helping reception with incoming patients, recording and stocking inventory and scheduling appointments and treatments.
Job Requirements:
- Bachelors Degree
- At least one year experience in a therapy setting
- CPR
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Education:
Experience:
- Therapy Setting: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person