Physical Therapist Technician

Responsible for patient care under the direction and plan of a Physical Therapist. Supervises and aids in direct patient care and other activities as needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Helps assist patients with their exercise programs according to an established treatment plan under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist.
• Helps guide and direct patients from equipment to equipment and around the treatment gym.
• Cleaning and preparing the various treatment areas and equipment before and after each patient’s session.
• Changing and washing patients’ towels and pillowcases after using them.
• Helps record the patients' progress during their exercises for the treating therapist.
• Able to do various clerical tasks, such as answering phones and scheduling patients for various appointments.
• Helps to order and stock supplies.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Outpatient experience preferred, not required.