Physical Therapy Technician

Position SummaryAssists in care and treatment of patients under the direct supervision of physical therapists, administers and monitors programs for infection control; performs tasks to maintain the department in a safe and orderly condition. Essential Functions and Responsibilities Includes the Following:Understands and adheres to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors Assists the physical therapists in administering treatments, under their direct supervision. Obtains equipment, material, supplies, and positions them appropriately for use. Assists patients in ambulation when instructed by a therapist. Assists patients to dress, undress. Assists therapists to support, transfer, ambulate, and treat patients. Provides coverage at the front desk in the absence of the receptionist/clerical coordinator. Observes patients and their equipment and reports unusual symptoms or equipment failure the therapists. Administers and monitors current methods of the infection control throughout the department. Maintains and clean all equipment and materials used in patient treatment. Maintains current inventory of materials and supplies to determine need for requisitions. Maintains and organize storage and supply area in an orderly way. Assists in the orientation, training of volunteers and students. Attends department meetings and in-services when relevant and appropriate subjects are presented. Duplicates materials as necessary. Attends hospitals mandatory in-service programs. Has computer skills/aptitude. Function as a Constant Supervision sitter on the nursing units, when assigned, including patient-center tasks such as performing bed baths, skin care, toileting, feeding, measurement of IOs, oral care, safety surveillance, and communication with nursing staff. Performs all other related duties as assigned. Education Experience RequirementsEducation: High school diploma. Experience: Successful completion of orientation and on-the-job training according to department guidelines. Qualifications: Ability to interact with and assist therapists in the treatment of adults, and seniors. Open to working with infants, children, adolescents if needed. Core CompetenciesClinical proficiency

Ability to multi-task TeamworkAdaptability Communication skills

Problem-solving skills Planning and organizing

Attention to detail Problem-solving skills

Judgment and decision-making Stress tolerance Physical/Mental Demands/Requirements Work EnvironmentMay be exposed to chemicals necessary to perform required tasks. Any hazardous chemicals the employee may be exposed to are listed in the hospitals SDS (Safety Data Sheet) data base and may be accessed through the hospitals Intranet site (Employee Tools/SDS Access). A copy of the SDS data base can also be found at the hospital switchboard, saved on a disc. May be exposed to chemicals necessary to perform required tasks. Any hazardous chemicals the employee may be exposed to are listed in the hospitals SDS (Safety Data Sheet) data base and may be accessed through the hospitals Intranet site (Employee Tools/SDS Access). A copy of the SDS data base can also be found at the hospital switchboard, saved on a disc. Position requires ability to move about freely at least 85 per cent of the time. Must be able to remain stationary for extended/prolonged periods Frequently moves/transports objects up to fifty (50) pounds and must be able to move patients of all weights with a minimum of one (1) assist or assistive device/equipment Must be able to work in environment with continuous interruptions Must be able to assess and respond to rapidly changing situational needs of patients, department and hospital Must be able to adapt in a high stress and fast-paced environment with multiple interruptions Must be able to detect sounds and respond to emergency sounds/signals at all times Must be able to constantly operate computer, equipment and other devices Position requires ability to concentrate on fine detail with interruptions and attend to tasks for more than sixty (60) minutes at a time. Individual must be able to understand and relate to theories behind several related concepts and remember multiple tasks given during the course of a day Primary Population ServedCheck appropriate box(s) below: Neonatal (birth 28 days) Patients with exceptional communication needs Infant (29 days less than 1 year) Patients with developmental delays Pediatric (1 12 years) Patients at end of life Adolescent (13 17 years) Patients under isolation precautions Adult (18 64 years) Patients with cultural needs Geriatric (65 years) â˜'All populations Bariatric Patients with weight related comorbidities Non-patient care population The responsibilities and tasks outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of White Plains Hospital.

Position Summary

Assists in care and treatment of patients under the direct supervision of physical therapists, administers and monitors programs for infection control; performs tasks to maintain the department in a safe and orderly condition.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities Includes the Following:

• Understands and adheres to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors

• Assists the physical therapists in administering treatments, under their direct supervision.

• Obtains equipment, material, supplies, and positions them appropriately for use.

• Assists patients in ambulation when instructed by a therapist.

• Assists patients to dress, undress.

• Assists therapists to support, transfer, ambulate, and treat patients.

• Provides coverage at the front desk in the absence of the receptionist/clerical coordinator.

• Observes patients and their equipment and reports unusual symptoms or equipment failure the therapists.

• Administers and monitors current methods of the infection control throughout the department.

• Maintains and clean all equipment and materials used in patient treatment.

• Maintains current inventory of materials and supplies to determine need for requisitions.

• Maintains and organize storage and supply area in an orderly way.

• Assists in the orientation, training of volunteers and students.

• Attends department meetings and in-services when relevant and appropriate subjects are presented.

• Duplicates materials as necessary.

• Attends hospitals mandatory in-service programs.

• Has computer skills/aptitude.

• Function as a Constant Supervision sitter on the nursing units, when assigned, including patient-center tasks such as performing bed baths, skin care, toileting, feeding, measurement of I&O's, oral care, safety surveillance, and communication with nursing staff.

• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Education: High school diploma.

• Experience: Successful completion of orientation and on-the-job training according to department guidelines.

• Qualifications: Ability to interact with and assist therapists in the treatment of adults, and seniors. Open to working with infants, children, adolescents if needed.

Core Competencies

Clinical proficiency Ability to multi-task

Teamwork Adaptability

Communication skills Problem-solving skills

Planning and organizing Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills Judgment and decision-making Stress tolerance

Physical/Mental Demands/Requirements & Work Environment

• May be exposed to chemicals necessary to perform required tasks. Any hazardous chemicals the employee may be exposed to are listed in the hospital's SDS (Safety Data Sheet) data base and may be accessed through the hospital's Intranet site (Employee Tools/SDS Access). A copy of the SDS data base can also be found at the hospital switchboard, saved on a disc.

• May be exposed to chemicals necessary to perform required tasks. Any hazardous chemicals the employee may be exposed to are listed in the hospital's SDS (Safety Data Sheet) data base and may be accessed through the hospital's Intranet site (Employee Tools/SDS Access). A copy of the SDS data base can also be found at the hospital switchboard, saved on a disc.

• Position requires ability to move about freely at least 85 per cent of the time.

• Must be able to remain stationary for extended/prolonged periods

• Frequently moves/transports objects up to fifty (50) pounds and must be able to move patients of all weights with

• a minimum of one (1) assist or assistive device/equipment

• Must be able to work in environment with continuous interruptions

• Must be able to assess and respond to rapidly changing situational needs of patients, department and hospital

• Must be able to adapt in a high stress and fast-paced environment with multiple interruptions

• Must be able to detect sounds and respond to emergency sounds/signals at all times

• Must be able to constantly operate computer, equipment and other devices

• Position requires ability to concentrate on fine detail with interruptions and attend to tasks for more than sixty (60) minutes at a time.

• Individual must be able to understand and relate to theories behind several related concepts and remember multiple tasks given during the course of a day

Primary Population Served

Check appropriate box(s) below:

• Neonatal (birth - 28 days)

• Patients with exceptional communication needs

• Infant (29 days - less than 1 year)

• Patients with developmental delays

• Pediatric (1 - 12 years)

• Patients at end of life

• Adolescent (13 - 17 years)

• Patients under isolation precautions

• Adult (18 - 64 years)

• Patients with cultural needs

• Geriatric (> 65 years)

â˜'All populations

• Bariatric Patients with weight related comorbidities

• Non-patient care population

The responsibilities and tasks outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of White Plains Hospital.