Physical Therapy Technician

Job description

Description JOB OVERVIEW: The physical therapy technician assists the physical therapists in the implementation of patient rehabilitation programs to help improve patient mobility, function and strength. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: - Assists the physical therapist and patients during treatment. - Answers inquiries. - Assists patients with keeping track of counting exercises. - Cleans and prepares equipment for therapy sessions QUALIFICATIONS/LICENSE: none EDUCATION: High School Diploma or equivalent EXPERIENCE: One (1) year experience in post-acute care or related setting preferred SKILLS: - Comfortable working in fast paced environment. - Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. - Dedication to patient care PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands describe here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function. - Specific vision requirements include the ability to see at close range, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to ad...