Physical Therapy Technician Resume Samples

Description :

1. Para-Professional assisting 8 Physical Therapists in a highly efficient and busy private practice setting.
2. On-Site Supervision while operating Heat/Cold, Modalities, Aquatic Therapy sessions and monitoring patients while on exercise equipment Supervised 2 Physical Therapy Technicians.
3. Ensuring technician use of proper exercise techniques and regimes, adherence to company police and procedures and to handle any staffing issues.
4. Ensure patient care documentation is timely, legible, and efficient.
5. Ensure notes are concise, pertinent and meet departmental documentation standards.
6. Ensure oral reporting is clear, concise, relevant, and timely.
7. Adhere to all regulations set forth by the OSHA and JCAHO standards utilizing the National Patient Safety Goals to maintain a safe, clean and patient friendly environment.

Experience

7-10 Years

Level

Management

Education

Nursing

Description :

1. Clean and organize work area and disinfect equipment after treatment.
2. Instruct, motivate, safeguard, or assist patients practicing exercises or functional activities, under direction of medical staff.
3. Record treatment given and equipment used.
4. Observe patients during treatment to compile and evaluate data on patients' responses and progress and report to physical therapist.
5. Secure patients into or onto therapy equipment.
6. Transport patients to and from treatment areas, using wheelchairs or providing standing support.
7. Measure patient's range-of-joint motion, body parts, or vital signs to determine effects of treatments or for patient evaluations.
8. Assist patients to dress, undress, or put on and remove supportive devices, such as braces, splints, or slings.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Junior

Education

Nursing

Description :

1. Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns.
2. Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse.
3. Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients.
4. Obtained information about clients' medical history, drug history, complaints and allergies.
5. Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles.
6. Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment.
7. Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
8. Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.

Experience

5-7 Years

Level

Consultant

Education

Medical Assistant

Description :

1. Assisted in carrying out patient-related activities, which were predetermined for each patient and assigned by the therapist.
2. Prepared patients and equipment for treatment by positioning patients and assembling the equipment necessary for treatment.
3. Under direct supervision of the therapist, applied basic modalities with established patients.
4. Observed, recorded, and reported patients' conditions, reactions, and responses to treatment to the therapist.
5. Helped in transferring patients and maintained the work area in a clean and orderly state.
6. Assisted with the application of cryotherapy, hydrocolator packs, set up of electrical stimulation, paraffin and hydrotherapy.
7. Demonstrated the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care based on the physical safety and related criteria appropriate to the age of the patients served.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Junior

Education

Diploma

Description :

1. Facilitate communication between Physician, Physical Therapists, and Insurance Companies.
2. Increased new patient referrals by 40% year to date, by successfully marketing to target demographic.
3. Aid in the development and application of personalized rehabilitation programs.
4. Creation, implementation, and maintenance of standard documentation for initial evaluations, reevaluations, and discharge summaries at the standard of electronic medical records (HIPPA compliant).
5. Preserve and manage the productivity and efficiency of the rehabilitation center and administrative office.
6. Assist with patient care and enhance patient moral.
7. Train and supervise interns, volunteers, and administrative staff.
8. Proficient in use of therapeutic modalities including: Ultrasound, electrotherapy machinery, laser therapy, and iontophoresis.

Experience

5-7 Years

Level

Executive

Education

B.S. In Kinesiology

Description :

1. Prepared treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols, prepared patients for physical therapy treatment by welcoming, comforting, providing and/or assisting patient into physical therapy apparel or apertures.
2. Provided information to patients by answering questions and requests; allaying fears.
3. Helped treat patients by applying heat packs; paraffin dips; assisting patients into whirlpool; helping patients onto exercise equipment, monitoring motion; tracking walking time and distance; measuring mobility; performing prescribed exercises and strengthening techniques.
4. Educated patients by demonstrating proper use of equipment and exercise routines.
5. Maintained patient confidence and protected operations by keeping information confidential.
6. Maintained safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
7. Provided equipment and supplies by sterilizing and delivering equipment and supplies to treatment area; positioning equipment for therapist access; positioning patient on equipment.
8. Ensured operation of physical therapy equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instruction; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.

Experience

7-10 Years

Level

Management

Education

Bachelor Of Science

Description :

1. Worked with modalities such as electro-stimulation and ultrasound machines for patient care.
2. Translated English and Spanish during evaluations, treatments, and medical questionnaires for physical therapist.
3. Opened and closed facility as well as keeping daily maintenance and log of transactions.
4. Verified health insurance in order to provide necessary information and authorization of benefits to patients.
5. Conducted routine computer maintenance, essential updates, and created system backups.
6. Scheduled appointments, answered the telephone, sent and received fax information, and put together patient charts.
7. Provide range of motion, gait training, transfers and therapeutic exercises for patients under therapist supervision.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Executive

Education

Biology

Description :

1. Prepares treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols.
2. Prepares patients for physical therapy treatment by welcoming, comforting, providing and/or assisting patient into physical therapy apparel or apertures.
3. Provides information to patients by answering questions and requests; allaying fears.
4. Helps treat patients by applying heat packs; paraffin dips; assisting patients into whirlpool; helping patients onto exercise equipment, monitoring motion; tracking walking time and distance; measuring mobility; performing prescribed exercises and strengthening techniques.
5. Educates patients by demonstrating proper use of equipment and exercise routines.
6. Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
7. Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
8. Provides equipment and supplies by sterilizing and delivering equipment and supplies to treatment area; positioning equipment for therapist access; positioning patient on equipment.

Experience

7-10 Years

Level

Management

Education

Pharmacy Technician

Description :

1. Initially hired as a physical therapy technician.
2. Due to efficient work rate promoted to medical office assistant while still working as a technician.
3. Administered therapist prescribed treatments including exercise regiments and muscle stretching/relaxation.
4. Provided myofacial release, leukotape, electrotherapy, cryotherapy, and thermal therapy for alleviation of patient's pain symptoms.
5. Updated charts to reflect procedures performed and patient progress.
6. Cleaned and disposed of garbage according to OSHA regulations within treatment areas.
7. Medical office experience including insurance verification, chart preparation, medical payment processing, appointment scheduling, data entry, and weekly analysis reports.

Experience

5-7 Years

Level

Management

Education

Bachelor's

Description :

1. Monitored exercises and physical therapy treatments, administered ice treatments.
2. Processed medical documentation, managed files, and purchased supplies.
3. Physical Therapy Receptionist Answered multi-line phone, collected insurance co-pays, contacted insurance companies.
4. Scheduled, scanned and filed medical reports using Sydian computer system.
5. Managed daily schedule for 6 Physical Therapists.
6. Community Service Coordinator Organized fundraising events.
7. Promoted staff involvement for selected charities.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Junior

Education

Diploma

Description :

1. Assisted in designing exercise programs for youth up to the geriatric population.
2. Cared for patients in acute and chronic pain.
3. Conducted assessments of the fitness level of participants and advised on exercises prior to an event or fixture.
4. Assisting in helping to treat injuries to alleviate pain.
5. Rehabilitating injuries by using specific protocol.
6. Designed and monitoring rehabilitation programs appropriate to the injury and/or sport and level.
7. Maintained compassion, impartiality, and flexibility under pressure associated with mentally/emotionally ill patients.

Experience

5-7 Years

Level

Executive

Education

Bachelor's

Description :

1. Clean and organize work area and disinfect equipment before and after treatment.
2. Change linens, such as bed sheets and pillow cases.
3. Administer active or passive manual therapeutic exercises.
4. Secure patients into or onto therapy equipment.
5. Instruct, motivate, safeguard, or assist patients practicing exercises or functional activities, under direction of medical staff.
6. Record treatment given and equipment used.
7. Transport patients to and from treatment areas, using wheelchairs or providing standing support.
8. Schedule patient appointments with physical therapists and coordinate therapists' schedules.

Experience

0-2 Years

Level

Entry Level

Education

Exercise Science