Physical Therapy Technician

Job Description: Join UChicago Medicine as a Physical Therapy Technician working for the Physical Therapy department. Come join our team of committed, quality-focused professionals!
The Physical Therapy Technician assists physical and occupational therapists, exercise physiologists, physical therapist assistants and students in the preparation for and delivery of physical and occupational therapy services/procedures/interventions. The Physical Therapy Technician maintains environment of care in a clean and safe manner, according to departmental policies and maintains routine supplies in therapy areas.
Sign-On Bonus Eligible!
Essential Job Functions

• Prepares patients, equipment in all areas for treatment as assigned which includes taking and recording vital signs, patient transport/escort and transfer assistance.
• Assists in the delivery of unskilled physical and occupational therapy services under the direct supervision of physical and occupational therapists, exercise physiologists, physical therapist assistants and students.
• Maintains equipment/supply inventory by requesting supplies from management staff, stocking and assessing/adjusting par levels.
• Cleans equipment and work areas consistently to meet all regulatory guidelines; assesses equipment regularly to assure compliance with clinical engineering calibration; checks and submits work orders as necessary to maintain safe and proper functioning of equipment.
• Maintains the therapeutic pool environment, assists patient transfers and assures safety, assists in scheduling.
• Assists in the hydrotherapy area with the application of clean/sterile dressings, preparation and cleaning of whirlpools and surrounding areas.
• Assists with patient scheduling and phone calls, record maintenance and log maintenance of all areas.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• CPR certification.
• BLS Health care provider.
• Knowledge and skills necessary to provide care which is age specific/appropriate for the types of patients served.
• Appropriate interpersonal skills to enable positive interactions with patients/families, the multidisciplinary team and external contacts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in direct care of persons in a healthcare setting desirable

Position Details

• Job Type/FTE: Full Time - 1.0 FTE
• Shift: 8-hour shift - Days
• Unit/Department: Physical Therapy
• CBA Code: Non-Union

Must comply with UCMC’s COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.Why Join Us: We’ve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment… with patients and with each other. We’re in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you’d like to add enriching human life to your profile, The University of Chicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we’re doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.

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