Job Description

Commonwealth Hand and Physical Therapy is looking for a part-time therapy technician.

The OT/PT Technician’s role is to assist clinical and office staff in all functions under supervision. Specific functions required under the supervision of an Occupational or Physical Therapist may include initial patient set-up, modality applications, maintenance and organization of clinic areas, maintaining temperature status of paraffin bath and hydrocollators, inventory/supply maintenance, and making copies of home exercise programs/progress notes. Specific functions required under the office supervisor may include reception/scheduling, answering phones, pulling and maintaining files, callbacks, mailings, pre-certification of new and existing patients with insurance companies, assisting patients with intake forms, occasional trips to the store for office supplies, and other related duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must possess the ability to relate and work well with patients, peers, and supervisors. 
• At least 1 year of experience as a therapy technician is preferred but not required. 
• Time management and organizational aptitude are a must. 
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, which may include evenings and weekends. 

 
Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Treat each patient and staff member in accordance with the CHT mission statement. 
• To accompany/transfer patients to the appropriate treatment area. 
• To assist in routine patient care activities/modality applications as directed by the supervising Occupational/Physical Therapist and within the guidelines mandated by Kentucky’s State Practice Acts for Occupational and Physical Therapy. 
• Maintain the facility in a clean and organized fashion throughout the day to include: laundry, cleaning of exercise equipment, organization of supplies, splint station, therapy tools, and other more specific duties as assigned by supervisor. 
• Assist in routine clerical duties as deemed necessary by the Clinical Director/Office Manager. 
• Assist in all other clinical/office functions as required by the Clinical Director or Office Manager. 
• Maintain the privacy of clientele as required within HIPPA guidelines. 
• Adhere to OSHA and cleanliness standards as set forth by the facility. 

Application Question:

• Must be able to pass a background check.

Work Location:

• Lexington, KY

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