Physical Therapy Technician - Ortho Central

• Assists with the administration of treatments under specific instruction and supervision of a licensed therapist.
• Maintains the department and treatment areas in a safe and clean condition.
• Maintains supplies necessary for daily operation of the clinic/department.
• Assists patients with routine ambulation under direction of the nursing staff (Porter Acute Care).
• Provides supervision of community aquatics programs. (PPC)
• Assists in collecting and maintaining information related to therapy treatment information.

Education

• High school education or equivalent required.
• Prefer college student with declared major or enrollment in Physical Therapy, Physical Therapy Assistant, Occupation Therapy, Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, or other health related field (i.e., nursing, physical education, etc.)
• Skills with computer and typing preferred.

Experience

• Prefer hospital experience with direct patient care.

Licensure/Certification/Registration/Professional Designation ETC

• Basic Life Support (BLS) training or re-training is required during orientation prior to providing patient care.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) is required to be maintained thru re-training for duration of employment.

Compensation

• $10.04-$16.40/hr depending on previous work experience.