Occupational Therapy Technician

Southwest Sport and Spine Center, Inc.

Occupational Therapy Technician

El Paso, TX
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k) matching

    Dental insurance

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    Vision insurance

    REPORTS TO: Director of Operations

    CLASSIFICATION: Non- Exempt

    FUNCTION: Supervised Patient Services and Clinic Maintenance and Operations

    SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

    Assist in the provision of patient care and related activities under the direct, on-site supervision of a physical/occupational therapist.

    ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

    Assist the Physical/Occupational Therapist with patient care and related activities following formal on the job training and competency testing.

    Assist the Physical/Occupational Therapist with patient data intake and support documentation.

    Report all treatment procedures performed as delegated and under directly to the Physical Therapist/Occupational.

    Assist with and/or carry out routine cleaning, maintenance support operations of the clinic’s physical plant, patient care equipment and supplies.

    Manages patient case details including documentation, patient tracking, insurance benefits and scheduling.

    QUALIFICATIONS:

    A person who has an interest in pursuing a career in Physical or Occupational Therapy or a related healthcare profession

    A person who demonstrates the physical and mental capabilities (practical &/or written, post training competency test) to perform the duties required of the position

    A person who can meet the physical demand level of the position

    EDUCATION:

    High school or equivalent skills & aptitude required

    Health Occupations Courses in High School, desirable

    College level basic science course, desirable

    Kinesiology / Exercise Science background preferred

    EXPERIENCE:

    None required, but previous therapy, health delivery observation or volunteer hours, desirable

    PHYSICAL DEMAND CAPACITY:

    Consistent with published industry PDC norms or minimally:

    Requires manual dexterity and general strength and endurance

    Lifting---routinely loads of 5-35 pounds from

    Floor to waist

    Waist to shoulder

    Shoulder to overhead

    Carrying—routinely loads of 5-10 pounds for 40-50’

    Pushing---routinely loads of 5-75 pounds on casters, runners or pulleys

    Assist in patient ambulation and transfers

    The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed in this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.