PHYSICAL THERAPY TECHNICIAN - 01282026-74767

Job Information

LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION, LOIS M. DEBERRY SPECIAL NEEDS FACILITY, DAVIDSON COUNTY

A Motor Vehicle Records screening will be conducted prior to employment.

For more information, visit the link below:
https://www.tn.gov/correction.html

This is an on-site only position.

This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.

Qualifications

Education and Experience: Education equivalent to graduation from a standard high school and experience equivalent to two years of full-time employment in an education or allied health field.

Substitution of Education for Experience: Additional coursework in an accredited program for physical therapy or physical therapy assistants may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Substitution of Experience for Education: Qualifying full-time experience in physical therapy or occupational therapy may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Necessary Special Qualifications: Applicants for this class may be required to:

1. Complete a criminal history disclosure form in a manner approved by the appointing authority;
2. Agree to release all records involving their criminal history to the appointing authority;
3. Supply a fingerprint sample prescribed by the TBI based criminal history records check.

Overview

Under general supervision, performs para-professional physical therapy work of average difficulty; and performs related work as required. An employee in this class performs paraprofessional physical therapy work under the direct supervision of a physical therapist, certified physical therapy assistant or other related therapists, implementing activities in therapeutic programs which do not require professional or advanced training in physical therapy. This class differs from Physical Therapy Asst. (Cert) in that an incumbent of the latter is licensed by the Health Related Board.

Responsibilities

1. Teaches independent living skills as part of a therapeutic program supervised by the Physical Therapist or Certified Physical Therapy Assistant to assist in enhancing the client's ability to live on his/her own. May act as a resource person by providing information about physical therapy activities to other staff by sharing techniques and knowledge thus contributing to improved services for clients.
2. Ensures clients receive prompt medical/mental health care from appropriate personnel to promote health, welfare, and safety of all clients. Implements the crisis plan in both practice drills and crisis situations to promote health, welfare, and safety of all clients.
3. Observes individuals engaged in physical therapy and using adaptive equipment in order to assess effectiveness and proper usage. Gathers information from clients and appropriate sources to ensure activities are appropriate and determine if they need to be altered.
4. Provides input to the therapist regarding optimal treatment techniques for clients in order to ensure the best care is provided. Attends and participates in treatment/team meetings and trainings to keep current and apply the latest policies and procedures thus ensuring correct application of laws and regulations.
5. Records/reports any significant behaviors, conditions, and client concerns about the individuals engages in therapy for review by professional-level therapists to ensure the proper treatment methods are used.
6. Operates a variety of stationary equipment (i.e., exercise equipment, whirlpool, etc.) to assist with client treatment. May operate vehicles to transport clients to appropriate appointments to ensure they receive adequate care and treatment.
7. May make minor service repairs or adjustments to clients' personal care equipment as deemed appropriate to ensure optimal use and safety. May service, inspect, adjust, and/or clean facility treatment equipment to ensure optimal use and safety.

Competencies (KSA's)

1. Interpersonal Savvy
2. Instills Trust
3. Drives Results
4. Customer Focus
5. Drives Engagement

1. Public Safety and Security
2. Physical Therapy Practices & Procedures
3. Human Behavior and/or Psychology

Skills:

1. Active Learning and Listening
2. Instructing
3. Service Orientation
4. Social Perceptiveness
5. Judgment and Decision Making

1. Limb and/or Full Body Coordination
2. Limb and/or Full Body Flexibility
3. Speech Recognition
4. Multilimb Strength
5. Depth Perception

Tools & Equipment

1. Personal Computer
2. Telephone
3. Printer/Fax Machine
4. Exercise Equipment
5. Medical Equipment