Physical Therapy Tech / PRN / Edge McKinney

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have Patient Care Technician certification or on the job training; minimum six months experience in patient care or completion of PCYT or CAN programs.
• Current CPR certification recommended.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate in a friendly and professional manner with both patients and physicians.
• Must have strong organizational skills and the ability to accurately document information for billing purposes.
• Computer experience in windows, spreadsheets, and word processing preferred.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School diploma required
• College Preferred

RESPONSIBILITES:

• Assist P.T. with daily patient therapy treatment utilizing skills which have been certified or trained by the P.T. and are not considered P.T. skilled activities as defined by the state licensing agency.
• Maintains linen supply in Facility.
• Organizes equipment and supplies needed for treatments.
• Straightens and maintains physical order in departments.
• Provide exceptional customer service when interacting with patients and physicians.
• Monitors supply inventory and reports reorder needs to Supervisor.
• Reports need for equipment repairs to Supervisor.
• Provides necessary educational services and participates in Facility in-service activities.
• Works to ensure a safe and clean facility including physical plant and equipment maintenance and supply inventory upkeep.
• Assumes any other responsibilities that may be assigned.
• Assist with clinical business office assignments as requested.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to sit, converse, and listen; use hands to touch, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and to reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee must be able to lift and/or carry over 20 pounds on a regular basis and be able to push/pull over 25 pounds on a regular basis.
• The employee must be able to stand and/or walk at least five hours per day.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Clinical Environment

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.