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Form of workAbout OrthoArizona:
At OrthoArizona, we are bringing the best together. Our organization was created to help serve ALL orthopedic and sports medicine needs throughout the Valley! We have a wide range of orthopedic surgeons and mid-level providers including physical and occupational therapists.
Today we are one of Arizona’s largest privately owned and most comprehensive orthopedic practices with more than 75 locally and nationally renowned providers across 30 locations, in addition to in house state of the art MRI capabilities. At OrthoArizona we are committed to best-in-class patient care, being a pioneer in research and technology, and most importantly, rewarding and recognizing our team members.
Being a part of the OrthoArizona team will allow you to join a company that values patient care and high employee satisfaction. OrthoArizona employees are eligible for a great benefits package, which includes Paid Time Off (PTO), health insurance, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, vision, dental, and 401k.
We are looking for energetic, positive Physical Therapy Technicians who love to work with patients to help them through their rehabilitation. Works under direct supervision of a licensed physical therapist. This position is based out of our Sun Lakes PT and sports performance clinic.
As a Physical Therapy Tech with OrthoArizona, you will get to:
- Transports patients, as needed to and from treatment area using wheelchairs or providing standing support.
- Prepares patient for treatment to include assisting with undressing/dressing.
- Assists with treatment as directed by the Physical/Occupational Therapist or PTA / OTA as allowed in the State Practice Act.
- Provides services to include exercises, heat/cold modalities, prevention of injury, bracing, and taping as allowed in the State Practice Act.
- Communicates with supervisor and other health care interdisciplinary team members regarding patient progress, problems, or plans.
- Keeps treatment areas clean, organized, and unobstructed. Cleans equipment after treatment
- Changes linens when applicable between patients.
- Answers phones, takes messages, and assists with patients at front desk.
- Assists in training and orienting of fresh staff members.
- All other duties assigned.
Qualifications:
- Must be at least 18 years of age with minimum of high school diploma or equivalent.
- Knowledge of exercise is necessary.
- Candidate should be friendly, hardworking, self-motivated, show initiative and be able to work with patients of diverse backgrounds and beliefs.
- A Physical Therapy Technician must have good observational and communications skills, reporting to the therapist patient response to treatment.
- A Physical Therapy Technician must have knowledge regarding exercise performance and the ability to correct positioning.
Full Time Benefits:
- Robust paid time off package including, sick time, holidays, & paid time off!
- Starting pay at $15/ hour.
- Medical - including a plan with 100% employer coverage- a $585 value
- Health Savings account + company contributions
- Dental & Vision insurance
- Company paid life insurance policy + the option to purchase additional benefits to protect you from what life throws at you
- 401(k) with a company contribution + profit sharing!
- Pet insurance
- ID Theft protection & Legal assistance
