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November 16, 2024
UnityPoint Health
Dubuque
OTHER
Physical Therapy Technician-Inpatient
Overview:
The Physical Therapy Technician (Tech) works with the therapists and front office staff in the daily operations of the department, including ordering patient care/office supplies as approved, and communicating with patients, families, nurses and therapists. The Tech performs modalities as requested and supervised by the Physical Therapist/Physical Therapy Assistant. Assists with scheduling patients, maintaining good patient flow, transporting and transferring patients, cleaning/disinfecting equipment, keeping the treatment area stocked and clean, and answering phones as needed.
Why Unity Point Health?
Visit us at Unity Point.org/careers to hear more from our team members about why Unity Point Health is a great place to work. https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org/
Responsibilities:
Minimum Requirements
Identify items that are minimally required to perform the essential functions of this position.
Preferred or Specialized
Not required to perform the essential functions of the position.
Education:
High School diploma or GED
Experience:
License(s)/Certification(s):
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Other:
This is a PRN position in our Inpatient Therapy department. Hours will be primarily on the weekends. You will be required to work 2 weekends per month and fill in when needed.
The Physical Therapy Technician (Tech) works with the therapists and front office staff in the daily operations of the department, including ordering patient care/office supplies as approved, and communicating with patients, families, nurses and therapists. The Tech performs modalities as requested and supervised by the Physical Therapist/Physical Therapy Assistant. Assists with scheduling patients, maintaining good patient flow, transporting and transferring patients, cleaning/disinfecting equipment, keeping the treatment area stocked and clean, and answering phones as needed.
Why Unity Point Health?
- Commitment to our Team – We’ve been named a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare 2022 by Becker’s Healthcare for our commitment to our team members.
- Culture – At Unity Point Health, you Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
- Benefits – Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment – We’re committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
- Development – We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
- Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.
Visit us at Unity Point.org/careers to hear more from our team members about why Unity Point Health is a great place to work. https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org/
Physical Therapy Treatment Interventions
- Assists the therapists or therapist assistants in patient care, performing modalities as requested and supervised; transporting patients to/from clinic treatment areas.
- Maintains ongoing communication with the therapists to ensure appropriate treatment interventions.
- Communicates with patients, families, and staff as appropriate.
Department Infection Prevention
- Cleans and disinfects therapy equipment according to clinic schedule.
- Maintains proper cleanliness and stocking of all treatment areas.
- Participates in continuous quality improvement activities.
Clerical Support
- Schedules patients and maintains patient flow.
- Answers phone utilizing proper etiquette.
- Orders and stocks patient care office supplies as approved.
Minimum Requirements
Identify items that are minimally required to perform the essential functions of this position.
Preferred or Specialized
Not required to perform the essential functions of the position.
Education:
High School diploma or GED
Experience:
-
Prior healthcare experience.
- Experience with specialized therapy equipment appropriate to specialized care.
License(s)/Certification(s):
-
BLS within 3 months of hire
- Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
-
Accountability
- Adaptability
- Collaboration skills
- Good communication skills – written & verbal
- Flexibility
- Customer/patient focused
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage priorities/deadlines
- Motivation
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Planning and organizing skills
- Problem-solving and analytical ability
- Professionalism
- Relationship management
- Self-Development
- Teamwork
-
Microsoft Office proficiency
- Knowledge of Physical Therapy Modalities
Other:
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