Physical Therapy Technician - Part Time na 143162 Neurosurgical Associates

Description

Description

Our World-Class Team Begins with YOU!

Barrow Brain and Spine is a physician-owned specialty practice focused in the areas of neurosurgery and advanced spine care. The practice encompasses 27 neurosurgeons, three physiatrists and performs more than 8,000 surgeries each year. This globally recognized group directs the Neurosurgery Residency Program at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona and serves more than 21,000 patients per year.

Do you have what it takes to be part of our World-Class team?

At Barrow Brain and Spine, each team member is dedicated to the highest levels of performance, integrity, collaboration, and commitment to patient care. These are not just words on a page, this is our culture. If you are looking for an extraordinary work environment dedicated to enhancing the lives of our patients and team members, we look forward to hearing from you.

The Physical Therapy Tech works under the close supervision of a physical therapist or assistant, this position performs select tasks in preparing the patient, administering treatment therapy and maintaining the treatment area.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Meet and accompany physical therapy patients.
• Assist PT or OT with patient care, under their direct supervision.
• Set up treatment modalities for patients which are directed by therapist.
• Monitor patients on equipment to ensure a safe environment.
• Set up patients on cardio equipment.
• Set up patients on DRX equipment. Responsible for ensuring signed waiver is in the chart before putting patients on the DRX machine.
• Ensure that charge tickets and patient charts are handled appropriately.
• Pull and prepare next day’s charts per schedule. Mark charge ticket with insurance and co pays. Ensure insurance has been verified. Make sure all required waivers have been signed and are in the chart.
• Follow up on any notes that have been placed in patient charts.
• Maintain cleanliness of the equipment and the patient rooms.
• Launder towels and other linens.
• Maintain clinical supplies and prepare an order for management.
• Other duties and assignments as necessary

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Reports to work regularly without undue tardiness.
• Maintains positive attitude and always demonstrates the utmost in professionalism.
• Dresses appropriately and professionally
• Works independently, without direct supervision.
• Completes work accurately and in a timely manner.
• Excellent oral, written & telephone communication, along with tact, diplomacy, and a strong customer service orientation.
• Prioritizes work activities and accepts multiple job duties.
• Maintains privacy, confidentiality, and security of patient, client, staff, and organizational data.
• Maintains effective working relationships with physicians, administration, and other staff members.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Prolonged sitting, standing, some bending, stooping, and stretching and/or walking.
• Eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer keyboard, photocopier, fax machine, telephone, calculator, and other office equipment.
• Normal range of hearing and vision to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate reports.
• Lifting up to 10 pounds infrequently

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work is performed in a clinical setting, with contact with patients, office staff, physicians, etc.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed.
• Overtime as required.

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION & EXPERIENCE:

• 1-2 years of experience in the physical therapy field, preferred.
• Bachelor of Health Sciences or related concentration desirable, not required.

Barrow Brain and Spine is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

Preferred method of response is via our Careers page: (Careers and Job Postings at BarrowBrainandSpine.com)