Physical Therapy Technician

Facility: OrthoIndy, Westfield, IN - OUTPATIENT

Department: OIH Physical Therapy

Shift Details: Full Time, 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday 8 hour clinic days. Full benefits included!

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At OrthoIndy, we provide leading-edge bone, joint, spine and muscle care from 22 locations throughout Central Indiana, staying true to our mission and our patients by offering a full range of procedures and treatment options. We have over 100 physicians in our practice and we continue to be one of the most highly respected and trusted orthopedic practices in the Midwest. OrthoIndy has received national recognition for patient safety and orthopedic excellence and our philosophy is a physician-owned hospital model where patients experience superior service, safety and patient satisfaction because physicians are involved in every aspect of your care. OrthoIndy is also the official orthopedic provider for the Indiana Pacers and Indiana Fever.

OrthoIndy Hospital Westfield, located in Westfield, Indiana, provides outpatient care for patients including surgery, urgent care, clinics, imaging and physical therapy.

General Statement of Duties:

The Physical Therapy Technician provides support to the Physical Therapy Department by assisting in the set-up of treatments, clean-up, supervision and transporting of patients to and from the department.

Essential Duties

• Participants in the supervision and implementation of therapeutic exercise routines under the supervision of the Physical Therapist and following prescribed course of exercises by the therapist.
• Responsible for the application of ice and heat as well as removal of modalities including electrical stimulation after treatment.
• Responsible for transporting patients from their patient rooms to the therapy department to receive their treatment by the Physical Therapist.
• Performs wheelchair transfers safely.
• Recognizes changes in patient status and reports to the treating Physical Therapist and/or nursing staff.
• Participates in the Therapy Department quality control internal audits.
• Responsible for organizing patient treatment times with the treating Physical Therapist.
• Responsible for organizing, stocking, and cleaning the work area.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in related field required
• No prior experience required; 1-2 years of Physical Therapy (PT) Technician experience preferred

OrthoIndy is an Equal Opportunity Employer