Physical Therapy Tech PRN Job at Community Health Systems, Gadsden, AL

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  • Community Health Systems
  • Gadsden, AL

Job Description

**Job Summary** The Physical Therapy Technician supports the delivery of rehabilitation services 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, 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. + 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** + BCLS - Basic Life Support required Equal Employment Opportunity This organization does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status of any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, the facility complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If you are an applicant with a mental or physical disability who needs a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, contact the director of Human Resources at the facility to which you are seeking employment; Simply go to to obtain the main telephone number of the facility and ask for Human Resources.

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