Position Summary

The role of the Physical Therapy Tech reports to the Physical Medicine Manager. This position, under close supervision of a physical therapist, is responsible for assisting the physical therapist and physical therapist assistant with administering treatments of physical therapy goals as determined by patients care plan.

Essential Position Responsibilities

• Maintain effective working relationships with internal and external clients
• Ensure timely completion of required documentation
• Communicate the patient’s status with all necessary members of the patients care team and assist with care plan as appropriate within scope of practice

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED, required
• Licensure and Certifications: CPR, required.
• Experience: Previous experience in an acute care setting or physical therapist tech, preferred.

Work Environment: This position will 70% of time standing and/or walking while pushing, pulling, lifting and/or carrying up to 50 lbs. This position will spend 30% of time sitting while performing work in a standard office environment. This position will serve a culturally and linguistically diverse patient population. This position may be exposed to communicable diseases and bodily fluids.