We are looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking candidate to join our Support Team here at Carlsbad Physical Therapy & Wellness Center! Take a tour of our stunning clinic and apply below! 360 Virtual Tour: Carlsbad Physical Therapy & Wellness Center 

Job Summary

• Assists therapists in providing specially prescribed treatments and procedures, in accordance with New Mexico Practice Act guidelines. 
• Performs administrative, cleaning and restocking tasks related to the efficient operation of the Clinic.      

General Accountabilities

• Follows established facility procedures pertaining to the care of equipment, maintaining their good working order, calibration and aseptic technique.
• Prepares, maintains, and cleans treatment areas; Maintains supportive areas. 
• Stocks supplies; Participates in the periodic inventory of supplies. 
• Assists patients as necessary in preparation for, during, and at the conclusion of treatment; Assembles and prepares equipment and accessories in preparation of treatment; Disassembles at conclusion.
• Observes patients during treatments and reports responses to treatments to therapist.
• Assists in treatment procedures and administers modalities predetermined for each patient/client by and under the supervision of a licensed therapist and/or therapist assistant.
• Responds to the patient needs and requests. Encourages feedback and communication.
• Complies with Clinic policies and procedures and other regulatory standards; Executes practices as appropriate.
• Complies with professional, ethical, and legal standards.
• Ensures patient/client service and quality standards are met including patient/client interaction and cleanliness of facilities. 
• Ensures professionalism standards of the facilities and staff are met and maintains professional image of the facilities. 
• Participates in plans for continuous quality improvement regarding patient care, staff development and facility advancement. 
• Complies with Clinic programs for functional outcomes and patient satisfaction. 
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. 
• Will follow written protocol/procedures for tasks. Will maintain up to date protocol/procedure for tasks.

Job Qualifications

• Minimum Education: None.
• Preferred Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.  
• Minimum Experience: None. 
• Preferred Experience: One year in training program or related field. 
• Minimum Field of Expertise: None. 
• Preferred Field of Expertise: Bilingual in Spanish.

Physical Demands

• Frequently required to sit and stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms. 
• Carry 20 lbs.
• Push/pull 40 lbs.
• Lift: floor to waist 20 lbs.
• Lift: above shoulder 10 lbs.
• Frequently required to talk or hear. 
• Frequently required to stoop, kneel or crouch.
• Occasionally required to bend, lift or climb. 
• Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust or focus.

Work Environment

• The noise level in the work environment usually is moderate.
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts.