[] JOB SUMMARY: Under the direct supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist or Occupational Therapist, performs client treatment programs and activities as prescribed and provides technical assistance regarding therapeutic programs, methods, and equipment, in accordance with company policies and procedures. This position is responsible for supporting the mission, vision and values of the company. 

QUALIFICATIONS - REQUIRED:

1. Education - High School Diploma or equivalent.
2. Skills - Ability to communication 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.

JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Patient Care Activities - To include use of hot packs and cold packs, performance of therapeutic US as directed by the Physical Therapist, supervising exercises that have been previously taught by the Physical Therapist, disconnecting patients from electrical stimulation units, assisting patients in setting exercise equipment, use of dumbbells, theraband, etc., transcribe information in the charts (checking off the exercise flow sheet by recording reps/weights, writing the name/date/ICD-9 code on billing sheets after the initial evaluation of the patient and other pertinent activities as deemed necessary.
• Clinical Duties - To include 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 emptying trash, vacuuming, straightening up the waiting room and other duties as deemed necessary.
• Office Duties - To include 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.

 UPSTREAM REHABILITATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Required Skills Required Experience

• Dependable professional with strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Must have knowledge and an interest in social media; marketing; and public, media and community relations strategies and tactics.

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact and work effectively with internal clients, public, media, the public and other audiences.

• Must possess ability to organize, plan daily activities and demonstrate initiative with minimal supervision and to complete projects under pressure of deadlines.

• Must be able to balance numerous tasks simultaneously.

• Must be able to adapt to shifting priorites and projects, and in working with several department leads.

• Must be able to contribute to creative ideas and solutions.

• Must be able to develop and maintain relationships with clients, media and community leaders.

• Must establish and maintain a good working relationship with vendors.

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to meet and deal pleasantly and effectively with a variety of professionals at all levels within the organization as well as with patients and community members.

• Ability to present a clear flow of information with one voice representing the brand.

• Working knowledge of desktop publishing and graphic design. 

• Ability to work effectively with a team and colleagues.

• Calm under pressure.  

• Detail oriented.