Physical Therapy Technician
Current• Provide personalized patient care and guidance for patients of all ages. • Promote healing and assist physical therapists with the goal of achieving significant patient improvement • Prepare and administer therapist-directed treatments• Assist in vertigo evaluations• Maintain effective communication between patients, therapists, technicians, and administration• Obtain patient consent and provide detailed explanation of all therapy procedures prior to initial evaluation and throughout treatment. Emphasize patient comprehension in order to facilitate increased independence.• React quickly and problem solve in adverse situations, change treatment plans accordingly•Educate and guide patients through therapeutic exercises in the gym, including drills for balance and vertigo•Monitor and document progress in the gym, offer advice for general bell being and encourage participation in home exercise programs to maximize health potential •Train new technicians in all areas of patient care, procedural duties, and general technician responsibilities• Adhere to a timed schedule for patient appointments• Quickly develop trusting relationships with the patients and uphold a professional, mature, and friendly appearance and attitude • Utilize various therapeutical equipment such as electrical stimulation machines, mechanical/cervical traction and the biodex• Perform administrative responsibilities, collect patient medical information, and assist in the maintenance and accuracy of the billing, scheduling, and electronic medical record software• Assist in the transition to a new online database • Educate and translate for Spanish speaking patients• Maintain organization and cleanliness of the clinic