Physical Therapist Technician

Posting Date

06/28/24

Application Deadline

07/14/24

Pay Range

$18.50 - $28.00 hourly

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.

Job Type

Unclassified

Department

Correctional Health

About the Position

It's time for you to utilize and perfect your talents.

As our Physical Therapist Technician, you will have the opportunity to help guide an underserved population. In this role, you will learn principles of strengthening and conditioning in helping patients recover from injury or severe illnesses. Under the direction and guidance of an experienced Physical Therapist, you will assist in providing care and rehabilitation services to patients within the Maricopa County jail system You will aid patients in regaining function, ranging from restoring basic activities of daily living to full independence, vastly improving their quality of life.

Apply now to work with a dynamic group of diverse and talented professionals!

About Us

Correctional Health Services (CHS) is an industry-leading healthcare organization for the incarcerated population, providing medical, dental, mental health, psychiatric care, and substance abuse treatment (i.e., Medication Assisted Treatment, and Opioid Treatment Program). Our department's culture promotes collaboration, continuous training, and flexibility. We challenge our team to spearhead initiatives, break down barriers, and advance their expertise.

Proud to Offer

• Join a dynamic and diverse team

• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County

• Work with a wide array of tools and technologies

• Exceptional work-life balance

• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents

• Paid vacation, sick time, and paid parental leave

• Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts

• Employee discounts for goods and services

• Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires 12.29% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

• Learn more at Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ

We Require

• Medical Assistant Certificate of Completion from an accredited healthcare training program or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

• High school diploma or GED

We Also Value

• Experience in a healthcare setting

• Bilingual skills in Spanish/English

• Experience in corrections

• Experience working in an orthopedic rehab setting

• Certified Physical Therapy Technician (CPTT) training

Job Contributions

• Prepares patients for examinations, performs health screenings, obtains medical history, performs venipuncture, performs skin tests, and takes vital signs

• Assists providers with medical examinations and procedures

• Collects specimens and performs standard diagnostic tests

• Under the direction and supervision of a healthcare provider, certain immunizations, injections, and medications may be administered

• Within program guidelines, education and counseling are provided to patients and families

• Performs medical office and clerical tasks, greets patients, schedules appointments, processes referrals, updates medical records and responds to telephone inquiries

• Orders, stocks, and maintains supplies for exam rooms and ensures cleanliness of rooms

• Participates in the ongoing evaluation of the patient's functional status (muscle function, endurance, visual coordination, written and verbal communication skills, self-care ability, work capacity, etc.) as delegated by the registered physical therapist

• Follows the treatment program and goals for improved patient function as established by the registered occupational therapists

• Documents the patient's response to the treatment plan and progress toward the established goals

• Coaches patients and teaches them therapeutic exercises and stretches to improve their condition

• Uses hands-on therapy such as massage to ease patients' pain and provides stimulation to promote healing

• Advises patients and their families on in-home treatment options and what to expect from the recovery process

• Reports on patients' status and progress, including, measurements, clinical observations, and gathering supplementary information provided by the patient

Working Conditions

• Work is performed inside a jail or a clinic with potential exposure to bodily fluids and contact with individuals who have communicable diseases

• May assist in moving or lifting patients

Selection Procedure

• Only the most qualified candidates will be considered

• Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications

• Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile

• Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.

Apply Now!