**As a Physical Therapy Tech, at Merit Health Biloxi, you'll play a vital role in doing what you do best-providing quality care to our patients!** * **PRN position (as needed)*** **Hours include: 8:00AM-5:00PM** **1 weekend a month requirement, all other shifts as needed.** **Job Summary** Under the supervision of the Rehabilitation Director, provides assistance with patient care, maintenance of department cleanliness, equipment inventory and receptionist support for the department. Assists therapy staff with identification and transportation needs for patient care in the rehab treatment areas and with the coordination of care between rehab and nursing floors. **Job Requirements** + Assists therapist with patient care.Standards:*Completes patient transfers and transports in a safe manner adhering to weight bearing status, contraindications, precautions and proper body mechanics at all times*Monitors patients to assure accurate follow through with therapist’s exercise instructions. Prepares and cleans therapy area for patient use adhering to protocols and assists with treatments as appropriate*Delivers all documentation and equipment to the appropriate unit on a daily basis and within established time frames + Completes all routine checks for the department.Standards:*Maintains temperature logs, hot/cold therapy logs and refrigerator temperature logs as outlined by company standards*Maintains all areas of the department in a clean and orderly fashion as defined by the Rehab Tech Responsibility list*Prepares and maintains appropriate number of packets for specialty areas*Maintains central service stock at appropriate levels for the department + Performs general office functionsStandards:*Completes tasks accurately and timely (filing, photocopying, mail distribution, logging of orders, therapist notification, schedule board, cleaning)*Completes patient transport schedule daily and delivers in a timely manner*Serves as a receptionist for the department*Processes patient charges accurately and timely*Distributes reports and forms of communication in an efficient and timely manner + Establishes and maintains positive lines of communication and standards of courtesy with internal and external customers.Standards: + Utilizes appropriate phone etiquette*Demonstrates courtesy and understanding when dealing with customer requests*Maintains positive demeanor when dealing with difficult situations + Utilizes sound professional judgment based on knowledge, skill, education, training and experienceStandards:*Abides by core business values and ethics as outlined by the company*Establishes and maintains effective working relationship with patients/families, co-workers, other health care professionals and the community*Takes responsibility for own actions*Assumes responsibility for professional growth and development + Performs other duties as assigned. + Complies with all policies and standards. **Qualifications** + H.S. Diploma or GED or its equivalent required + 0-1 years of tech experience preferred **Knowledge, Skills and Abilities** + Demonstrates basic understanding of patient transfers, transport and a patient care environment. + Demonstrates basic understanding of therapy treatment principles. + Requires basic understanding of the related behaviors, needs and comfort appropriate to age (including infant, child, adolescent, aging adult) and diagnosis of patients served in order to support the provision of an individualized interdisciplinary plan of care. + Demonstrates well developed interpersonal and communication skills necessary to interact effectively with all internal and external customers. + Demonstrates working knowledge of the English language both verbal and written. **Licenses and Certifications** + BCLS - Basic Life Support required **About Merit Health Biloxi:** We know it’s not just about finding a job. It’s about finding a place where you are respected, valued and where your work is purposeful and fulfilling. A place where your talent is recognized, professional development is encouraged and career advancement is possible. Merit Health Biloxi is obligated to the community to provide quality care and service to our patients. Merit Health Biloxi is a 153-bed acute care facility, including a Level III Trauma Center located in downtown Biloxi. The six-story facility provides a broad scope of advanced medical technology and services. Our Mission We help people get well and live healthier. Our Vision We envision Merit Health Biloxi as a healthcare facility driven by patient needs and a desire to meet or exceed the expectations of our patients, employees, physicians and the community at large. **Apply Today!!** Equal Employment Opportunity This organization does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status of any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, the facility complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. 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