Why You’ll Love This Job
The Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Technician plays a vital role in supporting the rehabilitation team in delivering high-quality patient care. This position involves assisting with the implementation of treatment plans for patients in various settings, including outpatient clinics, hospitals, and acute care facilities. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to patient service and a genuine interest in geriatrics and orthopedics.
Duties
- Assist physical therapists and other rehabilitation professionals in implementing treatment plans for patients.
- Provide direct patient care, ensuring comfort and safety during therapy sessions.
- Prepare treatment areas and equipment for therapy sessions, maintaining cleanliness and organization.
- Educate patients on exercises and rehabilitation techniques to promote recovery.
- Monitor patient progress and report any concerns to the supervising therapist.
- Document patient interactions and progress accurately in accordance with clinic protocols.
- Support administrative tasks as needed, including cleaning equipment and treatment areas, and providing facilities support such as restocking paper towels, toilet paper, and other supplies .
Qualifications
- Knowledge of anatomy and basic rehabilitation principles is preferred.
- Experience in a clinical setting, particularly with geriatrics or orthopedics, is advantageous.
- Strong interpersonal skills with a focus on patient service.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Familiarity with outpatient rehabilitation processes is a plus.
- Willingness to learn and adapt to new techniques and procedures within the rehabilitation field.
- Ability to perform physical tasks associated with patient care, including lifting or assisting patients as needed.
This role is essential for ensuring that patients receive the highest standard of rehabilitative care while fostering an environment of support and encouragement.
Responsibilities
- Help physical therapist provide care to patients
- Ensure clients are being seen in a timely manner with no backlogs
- Provide supervised assistance to patients
- Sanitize rooms after each client
- Some admin and office tasks
- Assist the therapist in administering patient care
- Maintain a smooth flow of patients through the clinic and gym
- With supervision, set up patients on modalities; assist with their exercise programs
- Clean tables and equipment between patients
- Assist with clerical and administrative tasks as needed
- Perform some laundry duties
Skills & Qualifications
Required skills & qualifications:
- H.S. graduate or GED
- Great communication/interpersonal skills
Preferred but not required:
- Working toward a physical therapy or AT degree
- Knowledgeable of medical language
