Job Description
Job Summary:
The Therapy Technician will provide all support functions regarding patient treatment, to the Occupational Therapists and administrative support to the Therapy Coordinator.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Splinting:
- Assist the therapist by cutting out a drawn splint pattern from a thermoplastic material
- Apply straps or riveted straps and Velcro to splints
- Smoothen rough or pressing edges on splints
- Sew splint straps or garments as needed
- Clean and pad splints before they are fitted by the therapist
- Assist the therapist with the forming of orthotics (pinch-ons, large splints)
- Pre-cut blanks with cutter, precut Velcro blanks
- Restock splint island shelves
- Fabricate splint kits, including, pre-made straps
- Clean splint pans and split scissors
- Assist with reordering of monthly supplies
- Maintain the sewing machine in working order
Wound Care Area:
- Clean whirlpools after use
- Disinfect debridement tables after use
- Restock essential supplies for daily use
- Scrub and package debridement tools
Shoulder Room:
- Restock towels, sheets and pillowcases as they are laundered
- Change towels, sheets and pillowcases after each patient use and disinfect tables
- Clean and refill hydrocollator monthly
- Refill ultrasound gel containers weekly
- Return hot packs to hydrocollator after each patient use
- Top off hydrocollator water daily
Modalities:
- Clean paraffin excess and refill daily; clean paraffin machines monthly
- Clean the filter in the fluidotherapy machine bi-monthly.
Clinic Area:
- Interview new patients and complete intake information in writing or into the computer
- Assist with patient flow; help the patient questions or concerns regarding check in, check out or moving to the next area of treatment
- Clean and straighten therapy clinic during and after treatments
- Straighten weight area during and after treatments
- Maintain the BTE work simulator in working order
- Wipe down doors and lockers
- Refill lotions and gels
- Wipe down therapy tables at the end of the day
- Restock all billable items ordered
- Make copies of patient handouts to replenish supplies
Additional Responsibilities
- Assist with ordering and restocking monthly supplies for splinting, wound care, modalities, therapy supplies for the clinic.
- Other duties as assigned
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to prioritize tasks.
- Excellent speaking and presentation skills.
- Ability to maintain confidential records, PHI.
Education and Experience:
- College Degree is preferred, but not required
- Experience in an Orthopedic setting preferred
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods of standing and walking.
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
Please note: Therapy Technicians are not to engage in patient evaluations, treatment planning or patient care unless directly assisting a therapist who is carrying out the treatment plan.