About this role
If you're exploring a career in healthcare and want hands-on experience helping people move and feel better, Utah Physical Therapy is looking for a dependable, energetic Physical Therapy Technician who enjoys working with people and thrives in a fast-paced clinical environment.
In this role, you'll work alongside licensed Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants, supporting patient care while helping create a positive, safe, and encouraging experience for every patient who walks through our doors.
Location: Farr West, UT
Pay: $13.00/hour
Schedule: Part-time | Approximately 12–15 hours per week | Varying shifts based on clinic needs, with some shifts starting as early as 6:00 AM
What You'll Do
- Assist patients with prescribed exercises and therapeutic activities under the direction of a Physical Therapist.
- Set up and apply therapy modalities, including heat/cold packs, electrical stimulation, and ultrasound, as directed.
- Monitor patient safety during exercises and communicate patient progress or concerns to the therapist.
- Greet patients, assist with check-in, and obtain vital signs and pain scores for therapist evaluation.
- Prepare treatment areas before and after appointments, ensuring equipment is clean, organized, safe, and ready for use.
- Help keep patients moving safely and efficiently through exercises and therapeutic procedures.
- Educate patients on proper exercise techniques, posture, and safe equipment use as instructed by the therapist.
- Fit patients for orthopedic braces, prostheses, and supportive devices and provide instructions on proper use and care.
- Assist with patient safety procedures, including transfers, gait belt use, one- or two-person assists, and parking escorts.
- Clean, organize, maintain, and restock treatment tables, equipment, tools, and clinical supplies.
- Conduct inventory counts and coordinate supply needs with the Clinic Director.
- Manage patient flow sheets and chart information as directed and coordinate insurance concerns with the front office.
- Support therapists with documentation, scheduling, and other clerical responsibilities.
- Assist with front-office needs such as answering phones, filing, and insurance verification when needed.
- Help maintain a clean, organized, and professional clinic environment.
- Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA, clinic policies, infection control standards, and PCI requirements.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the Physical Therapist.
What We're Looking For
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Interest in pursuing a career in healthcare or the medical field is preferred.
- Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
- Basic knowledge of anatomy, exercise, and rehabilitation preferred.
- Previous experience in a healthcare or clinical setting is a plus.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
- Strong organization, time-management, and planning skills.
- High level of energy, flexibility, and self-motivation.
- Positive attitude, professional demeanor, and strong work ethic.
- Ability to follow instructions and work independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to maintain patient privacy and confidentiality.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand and/or sit for extended periods while assisting patients throughout the clinic.
- Ability to demonstrate exercises and assist patients during treatment sessions.
- Ability to perform repetitive hand, wrist, and finger movements and regularly grasp, push, pull, and reach.
- Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds from floor to waist.
- Ability to move and handle therapeutic equipment.
- Ability to assist with patient transfers and gait safety.
Why Join Utah Physical Therapy?
This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on clinical experience while working alongside experienced Physical Therapists and helping patients throughout their recovery.
If you're dependable, motivated, compassionate, and interested in building experience in the healthcare field, we'd love to hear from you!