Physical Therapist Tech

Summary: Will assist in the operations of a physical therapy clinic including patient care, functional abilities testing (“lifts”), administration, confidential medical record management, and office maintenance/cleaning.

Essential Duties

Patient care will include assessing vitals, supervising exercises and stretching, modality application (ultrasound, ice, heat, electrical stimulation, traction), and medical charting. Lift testing will include the objective and unbiased assessment of a person’s ability to safely complete pre-determined tasks with proper mechanics.

Administrative responsibilities will include patient scheduling, copying, faxing, typing/computer use, and phone work. Medical record management will include insuring confidentiality under HIPPA law, insurance authorizations, and filing. Office maintenance and cleaning will include table surface disinfecting, laundry, exercise and modality equipment care, and supply inventory and stocking.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent. Advanced education or trade school certificate (PT Tech, PTA, ATC, personal trainer) OR > 3 months experience in related fieldwork including anatomy, medical terminology, exercise. Current CPR documentation