Physical Therapy Technician

Department

University Health Services (UHS)

Responsibilities

• Assists in daily clinic operations including:

• Managing arrival/departure and scheduling follow up appointments.

• Assists in contacting patients from telephone encounters to cancel/reschedule.

• Patient paperwork preparation for new patients as well as re-evaluation patients.

• Ensures completion of patient appointment tracking for discharges.

• Consultation with other departments as directed by the Physical Therapists to facilitate patient care.

• Implements selected components of patient/client interventions (treatment), obtains data related to the interventions provided, and makes modifications in selected interventions either to progress the patient/client as directed by the physical therapist or to ensure patient/client safety and comfort.

• Instructs/educates patient in treatment procedures to be performed between visits and after discharge.

• Documents the patient history, diagnostic findings and treatment in the patient's Electronic Medical Records as well as preparation for appointment, adjustment of exercise log and HEP.

• Provides in-service training and consultation to students, physical therapist, medical personnel, athletic trainers and other specialty providers.

• Assists in the development and implementation of policies and procedures in the Physical Therapy department.

• Trains and supervises OPS technicians and student auxiliary interns.

• Oversees tech/interns completion of day-to-day processes and procedures.

• Conducts student outreach to gather volunteer interest.

• Coordinates the new hire process for OPS technicians and student auxiliary interns.

• Creates and revises training manuals and forms.

Qualifications

A high school diploma or equivalent and two years of experience. (Note: post high-school education and/or experience may substitute at a comparable rate.)

Contact Info

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University Information

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How To Apply

If qualified and interested in a specific job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at . If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service.

Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history up to ten years, and education details even if attaching a resume.

Veterans' Preference

Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for post secondary educational requirements, in employment by the state and its political subdivisions and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled. Veterans' Preference applies to University Support Personnel System (USPS) positions only.

IMPORTANT: To claim Veterans' Preference, select "yes" to the question on the application questionnaire and upload a DD-214 (or equivalent), the Veterans' Preference Certification form, and other documentation if applicable with your online application before midnight of the position closing date.

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Considerations

This is an USPS (University Support Personnel System) position.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.

This position requires pre-employment TB testing and successful completion of post hire OSHA training.

Equal Employment Opportunity

FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.