Full-Time Physical Therapy Tech - Day Shift

DHR Health; Edinburg, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

DHR Health in Edinburg, TX is seeking a Physical Therapy Tech for the full-time day shift in Rehabilitation Services. The role supports therapists and assistants in restoring patient functioning and participates in department safety and CQI activities.

Responsibilities include assisting with treatments, clerical tasks, infection control, and equipment management while maintaining compassionate care and professional interactions with patients and families.

Qualifications

• Organizational skills are necessary.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Ability to communicate clearly with all levels of nursing, administration, and physicians.

Responsibilities

• Promotes the facility mission, vision and values by effectively communicating them to others.
• Responsible for providing specific treatment only as directed by the staff therapist and therapy assistant.
• Ability to monitor vital signs, maintains knowledge of cardiovascular and respiratory precautions.
• Communicates any changes in condition to staff therapist, nursing and other facility personnel as appropriate.
• Orders, stocks, maintains accurate records of adaptive equipment.
• Treats patients and families with respect and dignity; addresses psychosocial needs.
• Manages and operates equipment safely; maintains department cleanliness and safety.
• Interacts professionally with patient/family.
• Transports patients according to schedule and maintains safety during transport.
• Prepares and cleans treatment area; performs final cleaning at close of department.

Skills

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

English proficiency

Interdepartmental communication

Job description

DHR Health in Edinburg, TX is seeking a Physical Therapy Tech for the full-time day shift in Rehabilitation Services. The role supports therapists and assistants in restoring patient functioning and participates in department safety and CQI activities.

Responsibilities include assisting with treatments, clerical tasks, infection control, and equipment management while maintaining compassionate care and professional interactions with patients and families.