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Physical Therapist Technician (IOC)

Des Moines, IA 1+ YearsReq #3851

About PRS

Physicians Rehab Solution (PRS) partners with hospitals and physician groups to build and operate physical and occupational therapy programs. Our mission is to restore the quality of life of our patients and positively impact the lives of our therapy teams and physician partners. A national leader in outpatient orthopedic rehabilitation, we manage 50+ partnerships across 25 states — guided by our values of Servant Leadership, Clinical Excellence, and a relentless Patient-Centered focus.

About the Role

Iowa Ortho (“IOC”) is seeking a Physical Therapist Technician to serve at our outpatient rehab location in Downtown Des Moines, IA.

At Iowa Ortho, we don’t just care about our patients—we care about our team! Join a supportive environment where your skills are valued, and you’re encouraged to be your best every day. We’re committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and our community.

Iowa Ortho is a leader in high-quality, cost-effective orthopedic care. With 27 specialty physicians and 13 locations throughout central Iowa, we are dedicated to providing unparalleled care to our patients and their families. Our licensed physical and occupational therapists utilize state-of-the-art rehabilitation techniques, with seamless access to referral sources, patient records, imaging studies, and more to ensure optimal recovery.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepares patients for physical therapy treatment by welcoming, comforting, providing and/or assisting the patient into physical therapy apparel or apertures
  • Provides information to patients by answering questions and requests; allaying fears
  • Helps treat patients by applying heat packs; paraffin dips; assisting patients into whirlpool; helping patients onto exercise equipment, monitoring motion; tracking walking time and distance; measuring mobility; performing prescribed exercises and strengthening techniques
  • Educates patients by demonstrating proper use of equipment and exercise routines
  • Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential
  • Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
  • Provides equipment and supplies by sterilizing and delivering equipment and supplies to treatment area; positioning equipment for therapist access; positioning patient on equipment
  • Ensures operation of physical therapy equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instruction; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs
  • Enhances physical therapy department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments

Qualifications

  • 1-2 years of Physical Therapy Office experience preferred
  • Excellent Customer Service, Telephone, and Communication skills
  • Ability to Multi-task
  • Organized
  • Self-Motivated
  • Attention to detail

Benefits

  • Work-Life Balance: Monday through Friday schedule with no weekends
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, vision insurance, PTO, paid holidays, and more

Equal Employment Opportunity

Physicians Rehab Solution provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

This position requires a background check upon acceptance.

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