Therapy Technician - Orthopedics/Sports Medicine
Job description
Position Summary:
Assists the Therapy staff with patient care. The therapy tech is responsible for the safety of patients while assisting the therapists with delegated tasks. They are responsible for correct timing of certain treatments and executing assigned routine treatments. They are also responsible for cleanliness of working area and equipment.
Qualifications:
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
H.S. Diploma/GED or Bachelor's Degree in Achieved or pursuing in related field
Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, colleagues, staff and referrers. Ability to communicate clearly in verbal and written form. PC, IPad and wearable device competency. Ability to use discretion and maintain confidentiality. Ability to quickly refocus on changing tasks. Skilled at prioritizing . Effective team player. Flexible hours as required for outpatient therapy environment. Competent with word, excel, power point.
Essential Functions:
- Assists therapist with patient care - vitals, transfers, exercises, testing
- Must be able to instruct and demonstrate exercises
- Must be able to stand to exercise patient approximately 75% of working hours
- Must be able to assist in transferring of patients
- Must be able to document accurately treatment rendered
- Cleaning and organizing duties
- Light maintenance tasks
- Assist with data management
- Assist scheduling and insurance desk duties
- Swim , Comfort in aquatic environment
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: human.resources@carle.com.
Effective September 20, 2021, the COVID 19 vaccine is required for all new Carle Health team members. Requests for medical or religious exemption will be permitted.
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