Job Description

Medical Associates’ Physical & Occupational Therapy department is hiring Physical Therapy Technicians to assist in a fast-paced department. Excellent opportunity for students interested in pursuing a career in healthcare!

Gap Year Opportunity:

• Graduated students taking a gap year before matriculation to professional school are encouraged to apply!
• Gain experience in all aspects of clinic functions including patient education, rooming, charting, and assisting in treatment programs.
• Excellent experience for students planning a career as a physical therapist, athletic trainer, or physical therapy assistant.

What you will be doing:
Assist physical/occupational therapist or physical therapist assistant with treatment programs for patients which are pre-determined and assigned by the therapist or assistant. Therapy Techs have regular charting responsibilities.

Schedule: This position is full-time, 40 hours/week. Your scheduled hours could be between 6:45am and 6:00pm, Monday through Friday, 4 days per week Dubuque West Campus and 1 day per week at the Galena, Il location. Flexibility is a must!

Location: You will have a primary home location, but flexibility is required as you may occasionally be scheduled to fill in at other locations.

Benefits Package includes:

• Single or Family Health Insurance with discounted premium rates for wellness program participation.
• 401k with immediate matching (50% on the dollar up to 7% of pay + additional annual Profit Sharing
• Flexible Paid Time Off Program (24 days off/year)
• Medical and Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts
• Life insurance, Long Term Disability Coverage, Short Term Disability Coverage, Dental Insurance, etc.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Perform therapy modalities and exercise instruction for patients under the supervision of the physical/occupational therapists or physical therapist assistants. Monitor patient at regular intervals and assist patient in the safe practice of activities related to development of strength and endurance until treatment or exercise conclusion.
• Prepare treatment area, patient and equipment for treatment. Assist with established procedures for care and maintenance of department equipment and supplies. Prepare, maintain, and cleanup workstations, treatment areas, and gym.
• Assist with chart filing, charge ticket processing and discharging of therapy records according to department policies and procedures. Verify insurance coverage and complete appropriate paperwork for approved therapy visits. Schedule patient appointments.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Education: High school diploma or GED required. Coursework in anatomy will be relevant and helpful.

Experience: From three months to one year of similar or related experience.