Physical Therapy Technician-Inpatient **UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital** 1 Positions ID: 37913084 Posted On 10/04/2024 **Job Overview** **Overview** This is a PRN position in our Inpatient Therapy department. Hours will be primarily on the weekends. You will be required to work 2 weekends per month and fill in when needed. The Physical Therapy Technician (Tech) works with the therapists and front office staff in the daily operations of the department, including ordering patient care/office supplies as approved, and communicating with patients, families, nurses and therapists. The Tech performs modalities as requested and supervised by the Physical Therapist/Physical Therapy Assistant. Assists with scheduling patients, maintaining good patient flow, transporting and transferring patients, cleaning/disinfecting equipment, keeping the treatment area stocked and clean, and answering phones as needed. **Why UnityPoint Health?**   + **Commitment to our Team –** We’ve been named a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare 2022 (https://www.unitypoint.org/press-releases-article.aspx?id=5d699a8a-8983-4b72-a5d2-8965fe05e15c&UnityPoint+Health+Named+Among+150+Top+Places++to+Work+in+Healthcare) by Becker’s Healthcare for our commitment to our team members.  + **Culture –** At UnityPoint Health, **you** Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture (https://www.unitypoint.org/our-culture.aspx) guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.  + **Benefits –** Our competitive Total Rewards (https://uphtotalrewards.com/) program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.  + **Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment** – We’re committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.  + **Development** – We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities (https://uphtotalrewards.com/my-personal-growth/) is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.  + **Community Involvement** – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.    Visit us at UnityPoint.org/careers to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work. https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org/   **Responsibilities** **Physical Therapy Treatment Interventions** + Assists the therapists or therapist assistants in patient care, performing modalities as requested and supervised; transporting patients to/from clinic treatment areas. + Maintains ongoing communication with the therapists to ensure appropriate treatment interventions. + Communicates with patients, families, and staff as appropriate. **Department Infection Prevention** + Cleans and disinfects therapy equipment according to clinic schedule. + Maintains proper cleanliness and stocking of all treatment areas. + Participates in continuous quality improvement activities. **Clerical Support** + Schedules patients and maintains patient flow. + Answers phone utilizing proper etiquette. + Orders and stocks patient care office supplies as approved. **Qualifications** **Minimum Requirements** Identify items that are minimally required to perform the essential functions of this position. **Preferred or Specialized** Not required to perform the essential functions of the position. **Education:** High School diploma or GED **Experience:** · Prior healthcare experience. · Experience with specialized therapy equipment appropriate to specialized care. **License(s)/Certification(s):** · BLS within 3 months of hire · Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons. **Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:** · Accountability · Adaptability · Collaboration skills · Good communication skills – written & verbal · Flexibility · Customer/patient focused · Strong interpersonal skills · Ability to manage priorities/deadlines · Motivation · Multicultural sensitivity · Planning and organizing skills · Problem-solving and analytical ability · Professionalism · Relationship management · Self-Development · Teamwork · Microsoft Office proficiency · Knowledge of Physical Therapy Modalities **Other:** + **Area of Interest:** Therapy; + **FTE/Hours per pay period:** .01; + **Department:** Physical Therapy - IP; + **Shift:** PRN, as needed. This position will work primarily weekends. You will work 2 weekends a month.; + **Job ID:** 155345; Primary Contact 13511 Michelle Pickel HR Recruiter, HR 563-589-2608 Phone Phone Phone Fax michelle.pickel@unitypoint.org Email True False False **Job Details** Categories Health Care Location Dubuque, IA Job Type Employee Full/Part Company ID 168 Job REQ # 37913084 \# Positions 1 Start Date 20241004 End Date 20241006 Featured Job TH Ad TH Comments **Similar Jobs** Certified Medical Assistant - Physical Medicine Medical Associates Manager of Oncology & Radiation Therapy Medical Associates Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Unified Therapy Services Physical Therapist Medical Associates Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - FT - Da MercyOne Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physician MercyOne PRN Physical Therapy Assistant Unified Therapy Services Physical Therapist Unified Therapy Services PRN/Part-time Physical Therapist Unified Therapy Services Manager Rehab Therapy UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital **Share this Job** UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital **About the Company** **A CAREER AT UNITYPOINT HEALTH - FINLEY HOSPITAL** UnityPoint Health team members come for a job, but stay for a career. As a team member, regardless of your position, you'll get the chance to change lives on a daily basis in order to deliver our vision of the Best Outcome for Every Patient, Every Time. That privilege drives employees' passion for making a difference in the lives of our patients, helping them create healthier, more rewarding lives. At UnityPoint Health - Finley Hospital, we know our collective actions determine the experience we create. Our team members strive to work as one through four key values: * Foster Unity * Own the Moment * Champion Excellence * Seize Opportunity If you are interested in joining our team, please visit http://www.unitypoint.org/dubuque/employment-opportunities to learn about our many opportunities and to fill out an online application. **ABOUT OUR HOSPITAL** UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital is a 126-bed community hospital. We employ more than 800 full-and-part-time employees. Finley Hospital is a not-for-profit, locally owned, regional healthcare facility part of the UnityPoint Health system. Finley Hospital is committed to bringing the best medical care to the tri-state area. We offer comprehensive, full service health care that is coordinated around our patients. We have consistently been recognized as a leader in health care.