Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation·Gadsden, Alabama
Supports rehabilitation services by assisting therapy staff with patient preparation, transport, and treatment area maintenance. Handles departmental clerical duties, supply organization, and patient reception to ensure efficient operations.
Physical Therapy Tech Position Type: Full Time
The Physical Therapy Technician supports the delivery of rehabilitation services to children and adults by assisting therapy staff with patient preparation, treatment area maintenance, equipment organization, and clerical duties. This role facilitates efficient therapy operations by coordinating patient transport, maintaining departmental supplies, and supporting patient care activities under the supervision of licensed therapy professionals.
Essential Functions
Assists with safe patient transfers and transports across diverse patient populations, adhering to prescribed weight-bearing status, contraindications, and precautions while using proper body mechanics.
Prepares therapy treatment areas and equipment prior to patient sessions and maintains cleanliness and organization of all therapy spaces.
Monitors patients during exercises as directed by the therapist to ensure proper technique and safety.
Delivers documentation, equipment, and communication materials to appropriate units in a timely manner, following department protocols.
Maintains logs related to hot/cold therapy, equipment cleaning, temperature checks, and departmental maintenance per regulatory and organizational standards.
Stocks and organizes supplies and treatment materials, ensuring consistent availability of therapy packets and department inventory.
Completes clerical and administrative tasks such as photocopying, filing, mail distribution, and logging of orders.
Coordinates and communicates the daily transport schedule; ensures timely notification of therapists and accurate scheduling documentation.
Serves as a departmental receptionist by greeting patients, answering phones, and assisting with general inquiries in a professional manner.
Processes patient charges and distributes reports or communication materials accurately and efficiently.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
Complies with all policies and standards.
• Previous experience in a healthcare or rehabilitation setting preferred
Requires BLS certification and the physical ability to lift and move patients according to safety protocols. Previous experience in healthcare or rehabilitation and knowledge of medical terminology are preferred.
Market context
In Alabama, allied health roles in behavioral and social services often draw steady demand from schools, clinics, and community agencies serving children and families. These positions are competitive because employers typically look for a master’s degree, eligibility for LMSW or ALC credentials, and preferred licensure such as LPC or LCSW, plus child welfare experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, and confirm your credential path before applying.
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