Physical Therapy Technician - Part Time

Starting Hourly : $16.00 per hour

Silver Creek Physical Therapy a member of Therapy Partners Group has been the premier provider for outpatient orthopedics serving San Jose and surrounding communities for over 20 years.

We are known for providing the highest quality individualized care for our patients and our team of highly sed physical therapists who are pionate about helping patients achieve their goals.

Currently we are looking for a part time Physical Therapy Technician for our Newark location.

Schedule will be for 20 hours per week Monday Friday

ESSENTIAL POSITION DUTIES

• Prepares treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols.
• Prepares patients for physical therapy treatment by welcoming comforting providing and / or isting patient into physical therapy apparel (shorts gowns etc.)
• Does laundry maintaining an ample supply of clean linens.
• Under direct supervision of and with cosignature by records daily notes.
• Provides information to patients by answering questions and requests.
• Helps treat patients by applying ice or heat packs helping patients onto exercise equipment monitoring motion; tracking walking time and distance;

performing prescribed exercises and strengthening techniques as requested by PT.

• Educates patients by demonstrating proper use of equipment and exercise routines.
• Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures rules and regulations.
• Provides equipment and supplies by sterilizing and delivering equipment and supplies to treatment area; positioning equipment for therapist access;

positioning patient on equipment.

• Ensures operation of physical therapy equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements.
• Maintains physical therapy supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies and communicating to person in charge or ordering
• Enhances physical therapy department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests;

exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments is a team player.

• Collects garbage at the end of each working day.
• Reports any issues needing resolution to Physical Therapists.

MINIMUM POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge Ss and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Strong Customer Service Ss
• Ability to maintain confidential doents
• Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities
• Ability to communicate complex information in a well thoughtout easily understood manner both orally and in writing in a variety of settings and styles;
• Ability to communicate in an honest direct and professional manner relating well to others to build rapport and effective relationships.
• Ability to demonstrate active listening by asking clarifying questions identify and share relevant information and solicit feedback from others and give and receives feedback objectively.
• Ability to identify and problem solve
• Strong team player

Education and Experience

Education :

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology or related field preferred but not required.

Experience :

Prior experience in customer service

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Requires prolonged standing bending stooping and stretching. Requires eyehand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard mouse photocopier telephone calculator and other office equipment.

Requires normal range of hearing and eyesight to record prepare and present reports.

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