PT Tech

Job Category

Physical Therapy Assistant or Aide

PTTEC
002454

South Bend Orthopedics - Mishawaka
60160 Bodnar Blvd
Mishawaka, IN 46544, USA

South Bend Orthopedics is looking for a Physical Therapy Technician. The candidate will assist the Physical Therapist with patient care, perform administrative duties and clean/maintain the therapy area. No prior experience necessary.

• Performs job responsibilities in a manner that supports the goals of the clinic.
• Assists therapists with treatment of pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.
• Discusses daily treatment of patients with therapists prior to patient work.
• Informs therapist of patient response to treatment, including need for progression and adverse reactions.
• Assists with patient transfer as requested by staff within occupational and physical therapy departments.
• Answers telephone calls to the department – takes messages, provides information and transfers calls as needed.
• Prepares and maintains work area in a neat and orderly fashion; completes daily, weekly, monthly cleaning responsibilities.
• Receives and stores linen; maintains adequate linen supply.
• Maintains adequate medical supplies; performs weekly inventory and orders supplies as needed.
• Maintains a professional demeanor toward patients, visitors, staff and employees.
• Develops and maintains communication skills essential to interact professionally with employees and customers.
• Demonstrates knowledge of safety, universal precautions, fire evacuation, emergency care and disaster policies.
• Assists in orientation and supervision of therapy volunteers and student technicians.
• Completes assigned clerical duties such as filing patient charts and prepping charts for the next day.
• Monitors patient safety including rudimentary surgical precautions under PT/PTA supervision.

• High School Diploma (required).

• High School Diploma.

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Monday to Friday

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