Outpatient Therapy Technician | Patient Mobility & Care

UT Southwestern; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan day one

Paid Time Off from day one

Retirement Programs (TRS)

Paid Parental Leave

Wellness programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX is seeking a Therapy Technician for Outpatient Therapy to assist clinicians with patient mobility, equipment setup, and daily operations. The role emphasizes patient safety, clean and organized therapy spaces, and collaboration with the therapy team.

The position requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and CPR/BLS certification, with preferred experience of 1 year in a hospital or outpatient setting.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Licenses and Certifications: CPR AED or BLS (AHA or ARC).

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge of laws, policies and safety standards affecting treatment decisions.
• Builds rapport with patients and families to maximize participation.
• Transfers, transports, and positions patients.
• Follow written and verbal instructions.
• Set up and remove equipment for therapists and report defects.
• Organizes patient treatment time efficiently.
• Assist in on-the-job training of other staff and volunteers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CPR AED or BLS certified

Job description

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX is seeking a Therapy Technician for Outpatient Therapy to assist clinicians with patient mobility, equipment setup, and daily operations. The role emphasizes patient safety, clean and organized therapy spaces, and collaboration with the therapy team.

The position requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and CPR/BLS certification, with preferred experience of 1 year in a hospital or outpatient setting.