Physical Therapy Aide/Technician

Orthopedic Physical Therapy Institute

Coeur d'Alene, ID

$15 to $17 Hourly
Full-Time

Job Description

Now hiring for a physical therapy aide. We have multiple locations in Coeur d'Alene, Post Falls and a new location in Hayden Idaho.

Our Mission is to provide the highest quality comprehensive orthopedic physical and occupational therapy experience for patients in the Inland Northwest. We are looking for a full-time technician to join our team in providing outstanding care to our patients!

Job Description
The primary responsibility while working as an OT/PT Technician is to assist the treating therapist with patient flow. The tech will assist patients to the treatment area and provide patient care services under the direct supervision of an occupational therapist or a physical therapist. Must have excellent customer service and organizational skills, while also having the ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment.

Responsibilities and Duties

Prepare equipment and treatment rooms
Liaison between patients, therapists and schedulers
Assist patients to walk, sit, and stand
Observe patients performing prescribed therapy and immediately report concerns
Apply ice packs or heat packs as instructed
Counsel patients and their families
Cleaning patient care areas and sanitizing equipment
Laundry duties & stocking supplies
Performing administrative tasks, including ordering supplies, answering phones, scheduling patients and taking payments)

Qualifications and Skills

High school diploma
Knowledge of basic exercises or a background in the sports or medical field is preferred
Efficient in the use of standard office equipment
CNA or other medical experience preferred

Essential Qualifications:

Regular and predictable attendance.
Majority of the shift is spent standing
Frequent reaching, stooping and twisting when assisting with patients, answering the telephone, etc.
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
Read a variety of printed and handwritten materials and take verbal instruction.
Communicate with patients, therapists, physicians, families and co-workers in person and on the telephone.

Work Environment:
Orthopedic Physical Therapy Institutes operates in a professional office environment. Days and hours of work are conducted Monday thru Friday. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.
This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
Orthopedic Surgery & Sports Medicine has multiple locations and travel may be required.