Physical Therapy Technician / Personal Trainer Ellis Physical Therapy Associates, Inc. Columbia, SC Job Details Full-time From $15 an hour 7 hours ago Benefits Wellness program Health insurance Paid time off Qualifications Customer communication Program design Employee relationship building Attention to detail Sports Rehabilitation care assistance Typing Full Job Description About us Ellis Physical Therapy Associates, Inc. is an out patient physical therapy facility that is privately owned. We are looking for a compassionate, detail oriented individual to join our team as a full-time physical therapy technician. The responsibilities of the physical therapy technician include helping patients move around, organizing and cleaning treatment areas and facility, recording patient progress, ordering and arranging supplies, maintaining the clinic's wellness program, and other clerical duties. To be successful as a physical therapy technician one should maintain a compassionate, courteous, friendly personality. A successful candidate should have excellent observation skills to the surrounding clinic and therapists needs. Responsibilities Knowledge of healthcare operations Excellent organizational and multitasking skills Customer-oriented communication skills Nurture a positive working environment Maintains Security of Confidential Information such as correspondence, salaries, legal, and financial information of a confidential nature Be familiar with all front office duties so can fill in when needed Provides clerical support and PT support. Primary duties are inclusive of patient scheduling, coordination of therapist's schedule, treatment assistance and clerical assignments. Assists front desk receptionist by answering telephones, greeting patients, forwarding messages, typing notes and scheduling appointments and other clerical duties throughout the work day and in the absence of the receptionist. Makes follow-up calls to patients who have canceled, no-showed, or failed to schedule and documents activity in the chart. Maintains discharge log of patients, prepares discharge summary for the therapist, and types the patient's discharge note. Interprets the HEP designed by the therapist. Demonstrates proper exercise technique to patients to assist in the education of the HEP. Assists the therapist with the design and development of the strength training program. Designs and implements training programs for clients. Records all visits of training clients, documenting exercises and program progress. Educates clients in exercise, while aware of indications and contraindications. Promotes the training program by assisting in marketing techniques, identifying potential clients and distributing marketing materials. Performs research in the study of sports to assist in the development of a strength training program. Assists patients in any way necessary for their overall comfort and well being. Responsible for cleaning clinic linens.

Cleaning Clinic includes:

dusting, vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, cleaning restrooms.

Clean treatment room to include:

wiping down the mats, changing linen. Cleaning and sterilizing hydrocollator(s). Maintains gym equipment by keeping machines oiled and cleaned. Assists clinical staff in carrying out any treatment that is needed. Skills People oriented and results driven Ability to architect strategy along with leadership skills Excellent active listening, negotiation and presentation skills Competence to build and effectively manage interpersonal relationships at all levels of the company Accurate Data Entry and ability to interpret entries Ellis Physical Therapy Associates, Inc. provided the following inclusive hiring information: We are an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.

Pay:

From $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

Health insurance Paid time off Application Question(s): Are you capable of working a 40-hour work week, Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm

Work Location:

In person