Therapy Tech (Physical and Occupational Therapy)

Responsibilities

• The therapy technician is a non-licensed worker who, upon hire, will complete an on-the-job training program consisting of assisting the Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistant, Occupational Therapist, and Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant with patient care programs, education, and research.
• Performs assigned tasks in areas of department maintenance, patient transportation, clerical procedures and predetermined patient related activities.
• Demonstrates ability to use problem solving techniques to arrive at sound and practical solutions.
• Participates in pertinent seminars, educational offerings, and department meetings.
• Has the knowledge and technical skill to provide appropriate care to customers of appropriate age groups when assisting therapists.
• Recognizes and reports problems promptly through proper channels.
• Recognizes and responds with appropriate measures to unusual/unstable conditions.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with staff, peers, supervisors, and patients.
• Displays cooperative attitude when schedules are changed to meet needs of department and organization.
• Receptive to changing situations and work assignments.
• Demonstrates ability to anticipate needs and take effective action; to be resourceful and show initiative.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, General Equivalency Diploma (GED)
• BLS Certification

Benefits

Weekdays 7

30 am - 4:30 pm