Therapy Technician , II - Complementary Medicine

Therapy Technician I

Hiring Range: $15.07 to $19.59
Pay Range: $15.07 to $21.85

Therapy Technician II

Hiring Range: $15.82 to $20.56
Pay Range: $15.82 to $22.94

The Southcentral Foundation (SCF) Therapy Technician is responsible for assisting with the restoration of customer-owner’s functioning to help prevent disability following injury, disease, or physical disability. The Therapy Technician administers modalities of treatment only under the direct supervision of a staff therapist or provider. They support services such as Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Physical Therapy (PT), Occupational Therapy (OT), Speech and Language Pathology (SLP), and Massage Therapy (MT).

They also participate in departmental infection control, equipment training, and safety programs.

This position has two levels designed to provide progressively more responsible and independent work experiences. Progression between levels is based on demonstrated ability to handle increasingly responsible assignments.

SCF programs primarily serve Alaska Native people affiliated with Cook Inlet Region, Inc. (CIRI), and Alaska Native and American Indian people within SCF’s service area. Employees should understand the cultures and needs of this population to support SCF’s vision of a Native Community that enjoys physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual wellness, and its mission of working together with the Native Community to achieve wellness through health and related services.

• High school Diploma or GED required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required or must be obtained within 60 days of hire.

• Meets all requirements of Therapy Technician I, plus:
• Certification from one of the following:
• Physical Therapy Technician/Aide Certification through the American Medical Certification Association
• Certified Rehabilitation Therapy Technician through the American Education Certification Association
• Certified Chiropractic Clinical Assistant (CCCA) through the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards (FCLB)

SCF follows a policy of Alaska Native/American Indian preference in hiring, contracting, and training, pursuant to the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act, as amended.

Compliance with SCF’s Employee Health procedures is mandatory. All employees must agree to comply with job-related health screenings and immunizations before starting employment. Jobs designated as Health Care Personnel (HCP) positions require documentation of immunizations such as MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Influenza, and T-dap prior to employment.

• Required:
  
  BCU Approval, ICPA Approval

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