Duties
Overview:
Responsible for assisting therapists in performing patient treatments. Patients include Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult, and Geriatrics. Under the direct supervision of a therapist, responsible for clinical tasks and non-clinical tasks as scheduled and assigned by the therapist/supervisor.
Responsibilities:
Assists therapists with patient treatments by preparing treatment area, providing supplies and/or equipment needed for therapist to perform treatment, physically assisting therapist with activities, and transporting patients to and from treatment areas
Must be able to work with patients while the patients have specialized equipment monitors, IV's, etc.
Assisting in maintaining department cleanliness and monitors department inventory of equipment and supplies, notifying appropriate personnel of shortages and needed replacements
Clean all treatment areas and equipment before and after each patient is treated
Performs secretarial duties, i.e. taking referrals, scheduling patients, answering phones, filing charts, etc.
Performs related responsibilities as assigned or directed
Qualifications
Education:
High School Diploma required
Licensure, Registration, Certification:
BLS for Healthcare Provider
CPR Certification obtained during the probationary period and maintained during employment
Experience:
Ability to perform routine procedures as directed by therapists and knowledge of hospital policies and procedures as acquired 2-3 months of orientation and on-the-job training
How to Apply:
Apply on line at: https://careers-westtennesseehealth.icims.com/jobs/40518/physical-therapy-tech/job
Hours: Full-time Days
date posted: 07-08-2020