Physical Therapy Technician

Aptiva Health Louisville, Kentucky, United States Medical

About this position

Physical Therapy Technician

About Us:

Aptiva Health is a rapidly growing, multi-specialty medical group with several locations throughout Kentucky and one in Indianapolis dedicated to delivering comprehensive orthopedic and acute-injury care through a collaborative, multidisciplinary model. Our teams — including surgeons, physical therapists, athletic trainers, neuropsychologists, mental wellness practitioners and diagnostic imaging technologists — work together to provide coordinated, patient-centered services ranging from general wellness and orthopedic services to sports medicine and concussion management to women's pelvic health, dry needling, and advanced imaging. Guided by our core values of transparency, fairness, innovation and hospitality, we're committed to creating an unrivaled experience for providers, team members, and the communities we serve. Join us and help shape the future of healthcare in the region.

Physical Therapist Tech Job Responsibilities:

Supports physical therapy care delivery by preparing treatment area, patient, equipment and materials; performing procedures, under the supervision of a physical therapist.

Physical Therapist Tech Job Duties

  • Assist with sanitization of therapy equipment
  • Improve communication and patient engagement
  • Improve overall patient satisfaction
  • Improve office communication between administration and therapy teams•
  • Assist with patient care and physical therapy treatment plan, including, but not limited to:

o Exercise instruction

o Verbal cueing on ergonomics/postural techniques

o Scheduling patients

o Scanning appropriate documents into computer system

o Issuing and fitting DME

  • Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
  • Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
  • Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.

Physical Therapy Technician Skills and Qualifications:

Creating a safe, effective environment, verbal communication, listening, coaching, patient services, self-development, coordination, teamwork, multi-tasking, supply management

Preferences

Sports/Personal Training experience
Bilingual

Salary Information

$14 - $18