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Atlantic Rehabilitation Center, Corp.
Physical Therapy Technician
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A Physical Therapy Assistant assists physical therapists to help patients with disabling injuries or conditions improve their range of motion and manage their pain. Helps patients learn exercises and teaches them to use therapeutic equipment. Works in the office of a physical therapist or in a healthcare facility.
$58,666 / year median in Florida
+26% projected growth
Job Description
Physical Therapy Technician Atlantic Rehabilitation Center, Corp. North Miami Beach, FL Job Details Part-time | Full-time $15 - $17 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Vital signs Medical procedure assistance Medical scheduling Therapeutic exercise techniques Full Job Description Clean and organize work area and disinfect equipment after treatment. Instruct, motivate, safeguard, or assist patients practicing exercises or functional activities, under direction of medical staff. Record treatment given and equipment used. Administer active or passive manual therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, or heat, light, sound, water, or electrical modality treatments, such as ultrasound. Transport patients to and from treatment areas, using wheelchairs or providing standing support. Change linens, such as bed sheets and pillow cases. Secure patients into or onto therapy equipment. Schedule patient appointments with physical therapists and coordinate therapists' schedules. Observe patients during treatment to compile and evaluate data on patients' responses and progress and report to physical therapist. Confer with physical therapy staff or others to discuss and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, or coordinating treatment. Arrange treatment supplies to keep them in order. Perform clerical duties, such as taking inventory, ordering supplies, answering telephone, taking messages, or filling out forms. Maintain equipment or furniture to keep it in good working condition, including performing the assembly or disassembly of equipment or accessories. Assist patients to dress, undress, or put on and remove supportive devices, such as braces, splints, or slings. Measure patient's range-of-joint motion, body parts, or vital signs to determine effects of treatments or for patient evaluations. Administer traction to relieve neck or back pain, using intermittent or static traction equipment. Train patients to use orthopedic braces, prostheses, or supportive devices.