Physical Therapy Tech

1. Prepares the patient and treatment area for the administration of procedures and therapy.

• Transports patient to and from Physical Therapy Department.
• Assists patient with admission process.
• Prepares the patient and necessary equipment for the prescribed Physical Therapy treatment.
• Ensures that the treatment area is clean and uncluttered prior to taking patient to treatment area.
• Assists patient with positioning.
• Prepares treatment equipment.
• Educates patient on Physical Therapist’s daily plan.

2. Assist with day-to-day wellness center functions.

• Accurately reviews all client paperwork as part of membership or program participation.
• Assists in teaching safe and effective use of equipment and exercises, providing appropriate modifications and options.
• Assists in explaining exercise programs to achieve optimal health outcomes.
• Maintains facility security and safety and reporting of equipment/facility maintenance problems.
• Maintains cleanliness of facility and equipment.
• Responsible for opening and/or closing facility.

3. Perform patient care related activities to support effective therapy care.

• Assists Physical Therapist or Physical Therapy Assistant with treatment as directed.
• Initiates patient’s treatment when a plan of care is already established (indicated by therapist).
• Assists the Physical Therapist or Physical Therapy Assistant in positioning patients, administering treatments and supporting patients during ambulation and gait training.
• Assists patients during treatments and informs the Physical Therapist or Physical Therapy Assistant of any patient distress or malfunctioning equipment.
• Seeks clarification of duties when indicated.

 4. Assists with implementation of safe and effective exercise programs by utilizing established policy/procedures to assure achievement of goals for improved functional ability, prevention of deleterious effects, and weight loss.

• Assists with initial orientation of clients.
• Works directly with clients regarding programming and customer service.
• Assists in the process of selling new program services and programs.

 5. Performs various clerical duties to support effective department operations.

• Answers telephones, makes appointments and files.
• Ensure that charts are current with health care provider referrals, progress notes and communications.
• Prepares daily charge sheets, collects and ensures accuracy.
• Completes and corrects scheduling information.
• Completes requisition forms for department supplies, equipment, and repairs as necessary.
• Ensures all files have referral forms (plan of care) signed by the health care provider for the appropriate treatments.
• Monitors and orders office supplies as needed.
• Offers assistance and/or instruction to co-workers when necessary. Extends courtesy and consideration for others in interpersonal relationships.
• Back up to Receptionist-Patient Registration.

 6. Prepares and uses necessary equipment.

• Inventories and requisitions adaptive equipment and all other supplies needed.
• Utilizes space and equipment in cooperation with other staff.

7. Communicates effectively.

• Identifies and recognizes abnormal symptoms/changes in patient condition, established priorities, and takes appropriate action. Appropriately reports condition changes to Physical Therapist or appropriate provider.
• Communicates and collaborates effectively with other health team members regarding patient condition, patient satisfaction needs and recommendations for meeting identified outcomes.

8. Performs and maintains documentation.

• Documents and reports accurate and ongoing assessments of clients to personal training staff.

9. Promotes and ensures patient and staff safety in all aspects of responsibilities.

• Utilizes proper body mechanics, transfer/lifting techniques to minimize fall risk to patient and injury to self.
• Implements infectious disease controls as appropriate including isolation procedures, proper use of hand washing and gloves.

10. Performs other duties as assigned.