Physical Therapist Technician

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Carlsbad Physical Therapy & Wellness Center Job Summary Assists therapists in providing specially prescribed treatments and procedures, in accordance with New Mexico Practice Act guidelines. Performs administrative, cleaning and restocking tasks related to the efficient operation of the Clinic. General Accountabilities Follows established facility procedures pertaining to the care of equipment, maintaining their good working order, calibration and aseptic technique. Prepares, maintains, and cleans treatment areas; Maintains supportive areas. Stocks supplies; Participates in the periodic inventory of supplies. Assists patients as necessary in preparation for, during, and at the conclusion of treatment; Assembles and prepares equipment and accessories in preparation of treatment; Disassembles at conclusion. Observes patients during treatments and reports responses to treatments to therapist. Assists in treatment procedures and administers modalities predetermined for each patient/client by and under the supervision of a licensed therapist and/or therapist assistant. Responds to the patient needs and requests. Encourages feedback and communication. Complies with Clinic policies and procedures and other regulatory standards; Executes practices as appropriate. Complies with professional, ethical, and legal standards. Ensures patient/client service and quality standards are met including patient/client interaction and cleanliness of facilities. Ensures professionalism standards of the facilities and staff are met and maintains professional image of the facilities. Participates in plans for continuous quality improvement regarding patient care, staff development and facility advancement. Complies with Clinic programs for functional outcomes and patient satisfaction. Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. Will follow written protocol/procedures for tasks. Will maintain up to date protocol/procedure for tasks.

Job Qualifications Minimum Education:

None.

Preferred Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Minimum Experience:

None.

Preferred Experience:

One year in training program or related field.

Minimum Field of Expertise:

None.

Preferred Field of Expertise:

Bilingual in Spanish. Physical Demands Frequently required to sit and stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms. Carry 20 lbs. Push/pull 40 lbs.

Lift:

floor to waist 20 lbs.

Lift:

above shoulder 10 lbs. Frequently required to talk or hear. Frequently required to stoop, kneel or crouch. Occasionally required to bend, lift or climb. Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust or focus. Work Environment The noise level in the work environment usually is moderate. Exposure to moving mechanical parts.