Physical Therapy Technician

Schedule: Monday & Wednesday 7am-4pm, Tuesday & Thursday 9am-6pm, Friday 7am - 11am.

Who we are:  

Spire Orthopedic Partners is a growing national partnership of orthopedic practices that provides the support, capital and operational resources physicians need to grow thriving practices for the future. As a Management Services Organization (MSO), Spire provides the infrastructure for administrative operations that allows practices to operate at their highest level, so doctors can focus their efforts on what matters most – patient care. Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, the Spire network spans the Northeast with more than 165 physicians, 1,800 employees, 285 other clinical providers and 40 locations in New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts. 

What you’ll do:  

Responsibilities/Duties:  

• Clean and organize work area and disinfect equipment after treatment. 

• Prepare and maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations. 

• Observe patients during treatment to compile and evaluate data on patients' responses and progress, and report to physical therapist. 

•  Instruct, motivate, safeguard, and assist patients practicing exercises and functional activities, under direction of medical staff. 

• Confer with physical therapy staff and others to discuss and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, and coordinating treatment. 

• Transport patients to and from treatment areas, using wheelchairs or providing standing support. 

• Prepares treatment area for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols. 

•  Prepares patients for physical therapy treatment by welcoming, comforting, providing and/or assisting patients into physical therapy apparel or apertures. 

• Provides information to patients by answering questions and requests. 

• Helps treat patients by applying heat packs; paraffin dips; assisting patients into whirlpool; helping patients onto therapy equipment, monitoring motion; tracking walking time and distance; measuring mobility; performing prescribed exercises and strengthening techniques. 

• Understands the Track Via and FOTO systems and can enter stats into Track Via and D/C patients from FOTO. 

• Educates patients by demonstrating proper use of equipment and exercise routines. 
  Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential. 

• Sterilize and deliver 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; following manufacturer's instruction; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs. 

• Maintains physical therapy supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies. 

• Perform related work as required. 

Who you are: 

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.