Ortho Tech DMC Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Farmington Hills

Responsible for the timely and efficient performance of selected physical rehabilitation duties as directed by and under the general supervision of the PT, PTA, OT, or OTA. Assists with patient care, transport, preparation for treatment, and routine cleaning and equipment tasks. Works with pediatric through geriatric patients and completes established competencies for the position within the introductory period. Other related duties as assigned.

Education

Required:

High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred:
Associate degree

Experience

Preferred: 6 months in healthcare setting

Certifications

Required:

AHA BLS

Tenet Healthcare/TPR complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.

• Assists with dressing changes and with donning/doffing of orthopedic braces.
• Assists with transport of patients and schedules and prioritizes patient workload as assigned.
• Assists therapists and assistants with appropriate management of inventory of supplies; assures appropriate equipment performance prior to use.
• Performs regular cleaning responsibilities to include hydrotherapy areas; cleans treatment areas appropriately following patient care.
• Maintains linen supplies and ensures the area and equipment are prepared for treatment.
• Works with pediatric through geriatric patients under appropriate supervision.
• Completes established competencies for the position within the designated introductory period.
• Performs cleaning of the area and equipment as outlined in the policy and procedure manual.