Physical Therapy Technician

Current Saint Francis Employees - Please click HERE to login and apply. This position is ECB status – requires a minimum number of worked hours per month as needed by the department; limited benefit offerings. Days Weekday availability 1 weekend day in a 4-weekend month, and 2 weekend days in a 5-weekend month.

Responsibilities

• Assists therapist with getting necessary equipment needed during patient treatment.

Job Summary

Assists with direct patient care as directed by RPT/RPTA. Performs treatment procedures (gait, exercises, ROM) as appropriate. Assists with patient transfers and bed mobility. Assists therapist with getting necessary equipment needed during patient treatment.

Minimum Education

High School Diploma or GED.

Licensure, Registration and/or Certification

None.

Work Experience

0 - 6 months related experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Effective interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Assists with direct patient care as directed by RPT/RPTA. Performs treatment procedures (gait, exercises, ROM) as appropriate. Assists with patient transfers and bed mobility. Applies and knows contraindications for mobility use.

Provides procedural assistance by

verifying with nurse for contraindications before patient treatment. Calls around to assist others when own (Attendant and Physical Therapist) patient load done or P.T. no longer needs his/her assistance.

Performs departmental assistance by

Assisting with W/P patient transporting and stocking of laundry. Performs stocking of crutches and/or filling oxygen tanks on one-month rotation basis. Willingly assists and/or changes partners as needed during rotations. Prepares treatment area or patient environment by: When appropriate, shows patient to booth, provides gown, and helps maintain patient's modesty. Arranges IV lines, Foley, and patient's chair in preparation for patient treatment. When appropriate, fills patient's ice bag, replaces patient's call light and table, and puts patient's rails up.

Maintains education level by

Attends 95% of scheduled monthly in- services and departmental meetings. Through departmental in-services or one-on-one education, learns new treatment techniques or the use of modalities. Serves as example for new attendants and provides information on the 'why' behind specific techniques and modalities. Cleans and assists in the maintenance of outpatient equipment. Assures the department/equipment is clean, prior to and following treatments.

Decision Making

Independent judgment in making minor decisions where alternatives are limited and standard policies/protocols have been established.

Working Relationships

Works directly with patients and/or customers. Works with internal customers via telephone or face to face interaction. Works with external customers via telephone or face to face interaction. Works with other healthcare professionals and staff.

Special Job Dimensions

None.

Supplemental Information

This document generally describes the essential functions of the job and the physical demands required to perform the job. This compilation of essential functions and physical demands is not all inclusive nor does it prohibit the assignment of additional duties.

Physical Therapy - Yale Campus Location

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