JOB SUMMARY:  Under the direct supervision of a licensed PT/PTA or OT/OTA, the technician will provide limited assistance to therapists with patient activities consistent with the scope of the Missouri Physical Therapy Practice Act. This position is responsible for supporting the mission, vision and values of SERC Physical & Hand Therapy.

Mission:  To empower and inspire people to reach their full potential.

Vision:     By consistently exceeding expectations, we passionately strive to be the outpatient rehabilitation provider, employer and partner of choice.

Values:     Accountability- We are personally and collectively responsible for delivering on our commitments.

Collaboration -We leverage our collective genius.

Compassion -We act with kindness, empathy and caring for all those we serve.

Excellence-In whatever we do, we do it with a dedication to be the best.

Integrity-We uphold the highest standards of honesty and fairness in all that we do.

Investment-We have a commitment to the growth and success of our most valuable resources – our people and our communities.

Adaptability-We proactively pursue continuous improvement.

Service-We strive to an experience that exceeds our customers’ highest expectations.

Teamwork-We will respect each member of our team and support one another in achieving our goals and mission.

Balance-We strive to operate an amazing clinical company with a focus on sound fiscal responsibility to invest in our future.

• Under the direct supervision of a licensed PT/PTA or OT/OTA, the technician will provide limited assistance to therapists with patient activities consistent with the scope of the Missouri Physical Therapy Practice Act.

• Laundry-wash, dry, and fold, clean tables in between patient use, stocking carts with towels, pillowcases, etc.; cleaning of the exercise equipment at least once a day and more frequently as warranted, assisting with the tidiness of the clinic as needed to include empting trash, vacuuming, straightening up the waiting room and other duties as deemed necessary.

• Answering phones/how to operate the phones, how to take a referral, how to schedule patients including documenting cxl, NS and R/S of patients, how to take a co-pay/patient supply order, where to locate a supply for the clinic or for patient purchase, how to locate charts in the chart drawer, where necessary paper work is located, how to make up a new chart, how to use copiers/fax machine, how to administer initial evaluation paperwork and other tasks deemed necessary.

• Ability to communicate effectively, knowledge of physical therapy equipment and care, ability to follow written and oral instruction, ability to assist and prepare patients for treatment with various therapy exercises and equipment.