Therapy Technician
Therapy tech for outpatient Occupational, Physical, and Speech therapy Clinic.
The therapy technician assists therapists with tasks that are indirectly related to patient care including :
- performing administrative and clerical tasks
- cleaning equipment
- preparing treatment areas
- assisting patients in moving from room to room within the clinic
- cleaning and preparing treatment areas and equipment before and after each session
- ordering and arranging linen and supplies for the clinic
Education : High School Degree
Physical Requirements
Mobility & PostureStanding : Continuous
Sitting : ContinuousWalking : ContinuousClimbing stairs : InfrequentWorking indoors : ContinuousWorking outdoors (temperature extremes) : InfrequentWorking from elevated areas : FrequentWorking in confined / cramped spaces : FrequentKneeling : InfrequentBending at the waist : ContinuousTwisting at the waist : FrequentSquatting : FrequentManual Dexterity & StrengthPinching operations : Frequent
Gross motor use (fingers / hands) : ContinuousFirm grasping (fingers / hands) : ContinuousFine manipulation (fingers / hands) : ContinuousReaching overhead : FrequentReaching in all directions : ContinuousRepetitive motion (hands / wrists / elbows / shoulders) : ContinuousFull use of both legs : ContinuousBalance & coordination (lower extremities) : FrequentLifting & Force RequirementsLift / carry 50 lbs. unassisted : Infrequent
Lift / lower 50 lbs. from floor to 36" : InfrequentLift up to 25 lbs. overhead : InfrequentExert up to 50 lbs. of force : FrequentExamples :Transfer 100 lb. non-ambulatory patient = 50 lbs. forcePush 400 lb. patient in wheelchair on carpet = 20 lbs. forcePush patient stretcher one-handed = 25 lbs. forceVision & SensoryMaintain corrected vision 20 / 40 (one or both eyes) : Continuous
Recognize objects (near / far) : ContinuousColor discrimination : ContinuousDepth perception : ContinuousPeripheral vision : ContinuousHearing acuity (with correction) : ContinuousTactile sensory function : ContinuousGross motor with fine motor coordination : ContinuousSelected Positions :Olfactory (smell) function : ContinuousRespirator use qualification : ContinuousWork Environment & ConditionsEffective stress management : Continuous
Rotating shifts : FrequentOvertime as required : FrequentLatex-safe environment : ContinuousIf you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!
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