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Ortho Montana
Physical Therapy Technician (FT)
Job Description
Ortho Montana (OM) in Billings, MT is seeking a Full-Time Physical Therapy Technician to join their Physical Therapy Clinic floating to the Heights, Downtown & West End locations. Prepares patients for physical therapy treatment by welcoming, comforting, providing and/or assisting the patient into physical therapy apparel or apertures. Provides information to patients by answering questions and requests; allaying fears. Helps treat patients by applying heat packs; paraffin dips; assisting patients into whirlpool; helping patients onto exercise equipment, monitoring motion; tracking walking time and distance; measuring mobility; performing prescribed exercises and strengthening techniques. Educates patients by demonstrating proper use of equipment and exercise routines. Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential. Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations. Provides equipment and supplies by sterilizing and delivering equipment and supplies to treatment area; positioning equipment for therapist access; positioning patient on equipment. Ensures operation of physical therapy equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instruction; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs. Enhances physical therapy department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments. Ortho Montana provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. This position requires a background check upon acceptance.
Minimum Requirements:
1-2 years of Physical Therapy Office experience preferred Excellent Customer Service, Telephone, and Communication skills Experience with patient scheduling & EMR Systems preferredOther Skills Required:
Ability to Multi-Task Organized Self-Motivated Attention to detail Comprehensive Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Coverage Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Life and AD&D Insurance Health Savings Account (HSA) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Voluntary Life Options Req #3848Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$13.00 - $15.00 per hour Application Question(s): What is your desired hourly rate?Work Location:
In personBenefits
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
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What they do
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.
$64,154 / year median in Montana
+17% projected growth