Community Health Systems

Operates acute care hospitals nationwide

Physical Therapy Tech

Clinical Support & Patient AdministrationPosted on Nov 3

Full-timeMilton, FL, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Previous experience in a healthcare or rehabilitation setting is preferred, but not required.
Basic knowledge of physical therapy treatment procedures and medical terminology is preferred.
Ability to follow instructions, prioritize tasks, and assist with physical care activities under supervision.
Ability to maintain a clean and organized work environment.
Proficiency in basic computer systems and office equipment.
Ability to lift, move, or support patients and equipment in accordance with safety protocols.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.

Responsibilities

Assist with safe patient transfers and transports across diverse patient populations, adhering to prescribed weight-bearing status, contraindications, and precautions while using proper body mechanics.
Prepare therapy treatment areas and equipment prior to patient sessions and maintain cleanliness and organization of all therapy spaces.
Monitor patients during exercises as directed by the therapist to ensure proper technique and safety.
Deliver documentation, equipment, and communication materials to appropriate units in a timely manner, following department protocols.
Maintain logs related to hot/cold therapy, equipment cleaning, temperature checks, and departmental maintenance per regulatory and organizational standards.
Stock and organize supplies and treatment materials, ensuring consistent availability of therapy packets and department inventory.
Complete clerical and administrative tasks such as photocopying, filing, mail distribution, and logging of orders.
Coordinate and communicate the daily transport schedule; ensure timely notification of therapists and accurate scheduling documentation.
Serve as a departmental receptionist by greeting patients, answering phones, and assisting with general inquiries in a professional manner.
Process patient charges and distribute reports or communication materials accurately and efficiently.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
Comply with all policies and standards.

Desired Qualifications

Previous experience in a healthcare or rehabilitation setting.
Basic knowledge of physical therapy treatment procedures and medical terminology.

Job Summary

The Physical Therapy Technician supports the delivery of rehabilitation services to children and adults by assisting therapy staff with patient preparation, treatment area maintenance, equipment organization, and clerical duties. This role facilitates efficient therapy operations by coordinating patient transport, maintaining departmental supplies, and supporting patient care activities under the supervision of licensed therapy professionals.

Essential Functions

Assists with safe patient transfers and transports across diverse patient populations, adhering to prescribed weight-bearing status, contraindications, and precautions while using proper body mechanics.
Prepares therapy treatment areas and equipment prior to patient sessions and maintains cleanliness and organization of all therapy spaces.
Monitors patients during exercises as directed by the therapist to ensure proper technique and safety.
Delivers documentation, equipment, and communication materials to appropriate units in a timely manner, following department protocols.
Maintains logs related to hot/cold therapy, equipment cleaning, temperature checks, and departmental maintenance per regulatory and organizational standards.
Stocks and organizes supplies and treatment materials, ensuring consistent availability of therapy packets and department inventory.
Completes clerical and administrative tasks such as photocopying, filing, mail distribution, and logging of orders.
Coordinates and communicates the daily transport schedule; ensures timely notification of therapists and accurate scheduling documentation.
Serves as a departmental receptionist by greeting patients, answering phones, and assisting with general inquiries in a professional manner.
Processes patient charges and distributes reports or communication materials accurately and efficiently.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

Previous experience in a healthcare or rehabilitation setting preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Basic knowledge of physical therapy treatment procedures and medical terminology preferred.
Ability to follow instructions, prioritize tasks, and assist with physical care activities under supervision.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a focus on teamwork and patient service.
Ability to maintain a clean and organized work environment.
Proficiency in basic computer systems and office equipment.
Ability to lift, move, or support patients and equipment in accordance with safety protocols.

Licenses and Certifications

BLS - Basic Life Support required

About the Company

Community Health Systems

Operates acute care hospitals nationwide

Community Health Systems operates general acute care hospitals across 14 states, owning or leasing 71 facilities to deliver healthcare outside urban centers. Its main business is running hospital networks and providing medical and surgical services to patients, funded by payments from patients, insurers, and government programs like Medicare and Medicaid. The company also offers management services to its affiliates through a professional services corporation. Its workflow centers on developing and operating healthcare delivery systems, supporting a wide range of needs from emergency care to specialized treatments. The goal is to help people get well and live healthier by providing accessible non-urban and suburban hospital-based care while navigating a regulated, competitive US healthcare market.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Franklin, TN
Founded: 1985

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