Description
Job Summary:
Richardson Spine and Sport Therapy Center is looking for a Physical Therapy Technician. The Physical Therapy Technician position will have responsibility for assisting the Physical Therapist, Physical Therapy Assistant and/or Business Office Manager with daily patient physical therapy treatment and office tasks. The PT Tech will provide assistance with patient care based on instructions by the PT or PTA. Will assist the PT in patient education services performed by the Physical Therapist. Will assist with maintenance and updating of patient case files. Will assist the Business Office in assigned patient care related tasks including scheduling, filing, answering phones, copying and patient authorizations.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist with clinical tasks utilizing skills which have been certified or trained by the P.T. and are not considered P.T. skilled activities as defined by the state licensing agency.
- Maintains linen supply in Facility.
- Organizes and clean equipment and supplies needed for treatments.
- Straightens and maintains physical order in department.
- Provide exceptional customer service when interacting with patients and all other customers within the facility or over the phone.
- Monitors supply inventory and reports reorder needs to Supervisor.
- Reports need for equipment repairs to Supervisor.
- Provides necessary educational services and participates in Facility in-service activities.
- Works to ensure a safe and clean facility including physical plant and equipment maintenance and supply inventory upkeep.
- Assumes any other responsibilities that may be assigned by the Director or Administrator of Physical Therapy and/or the Business Office Manager.
- Performs business office tasks as assigned by the Business Office Manager to include answering phones, scheduling and admitting patients, authorizing insurance, filing, copying, faxing and assisting with co-payments.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS:
High School diploma required; college hours preferred and/or healthcare training. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate in a friendly and professional manner with both patients, patient family members, insurance companies and physicians. Must have strong organizational skills and the ability to accurately document information for billing purposes. Computer experience in windows, spreadsheets, and word processing preferred.
Skills Required
- High School diploma
- Certification or training by a Physical Therapist to perform delegated clinical tasks
- Strong interpersonal and professional communication skills with patients, families, insurers, and physicians
- Strong organizational skills and accurate documentation for billing purposes
- College coursework (preferred)
- Healthcare training (preferred)
- Computer experience with Windows, spreadsheets, and word processing (preferred)
What We Do
PT Partners is a partnership company dedicated to supporting outpatient rehabilitation clinics with the resources, infrastructure, and benefits of a large organization while preserving local ownership and patient-focused care. They develop and manage physical rehabilitation operations in outpatient facilities, hospitals, and orthopedic specialty centers, serving as a strategic partner for independent practitioners and health systems.
