PT Tech / AIde

PT Tech Job Duties

• Prepare for upcoming therapy sessions by establishing the treatment areas based on the patient’s requirements
• Clean therapy areas and set up any necessary equipment
• Helps treat patients by applying heat packs; paraffin dips; helping patients onto exercise equipment, monitoring motion; tracking walking time and distance; measuring mobility; performing prescribed exercises and strengthening techniques
• Educates patients by demonstrating proper use of equipment and exercise routines
• Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential
• Observes the patient’s development during therapy sessions and notes how they respond
• Serves and protects the clinic by adhering to professional standards, clinic policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and Texas standards
• Enhances physical therapy department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments

Education

A high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.

Experience

Previous experience in a healthcare environment will be advantageous.

Licenses/Certifications

N/A

Skills

• Ability to perform tasks that require physical strength
• Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
• Self-motivated and self-directed; able to work without supervision
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong customer service skills and comfortable with patients

Physical Activities

Physical therapy office atmosphere located inside a building with no hazardous or significantly unpleasant conditions.