Therapy Technician-Outpatient Therapy Services-Lutheran
Therapy Technician-Outpatient Therapy Services-Lutheran
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Job Description
Overview
PRIMARY FUNCTION AND RELATIONSHIP TO TOTAL ORGANIZATION: Assists with rehabilitative care to improve functional goals of persons served as directed by the Physical Occupational Therapist or Speech Pathologist. This may include preparation of patient for therapy assisting with ambulation exercises and other basic treatments. Creates a comfortable and safe environment.
Why UnityPoint Health
At UnityPoint Health you matter. Were proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Beckers Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.
Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities no matter what life stage youre in. Here are just a few:
- Expect paid time off parental leave 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
- Dental and health insurance paid holidays short and longterm disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your fourlegged family members.
- Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.
With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.
And we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.
Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.
Responsibilities
Performs clerical duties for therapists and staff (e.g. faxing scanning copying activity creation filing)
Assists with the preparation and cleaning of equipment and treatment area
Coordinates maintenance requests and maintains all departmental equipment
Assists with transportation of patients as needed
Orders supplies for the department
If needed under the direct supervision of a licensed therapy professional the therapy technician may assist with treatment such as: exercise gait ADLs adaptive equipment therapeutic exercise and communication
Qualifications
Education: At least 16 years of age. Must read write speak and comprehend English. Must be able to communicate effectively (written and orally) with people of diverse professional educational and lifestyle backgrounds. Basic computer knowledge and skills preferred. High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
Experience: Passion to serve people. One year experience in a medical setting preferred or experience as a therapy aide/tech/volunteer or current enrollment in a PT/OT/ST program.
License(s)/Certification(s): BLS preferred.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Accountability Adaptability Collaboration Communicationwritten & verbal Decision making Flexibility Customer/patient focused Interpersonal skills Managing priorities/deadlines Motivation Multicultural sensitivity Planning and organizing skills Problemsolving Professionalism Teamwork
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
