Patient Care Tech - Day Shift-Medical Unit

Universal Health Services; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Paid time off

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company match

Student loan refinancing

Tuition assistance

Career development

Pet insurance

Job summary

Texas NeuroRehab Center, a specialized treatment facility near downtown Austin, is hiring a Patient Care Technician to support ADLs under an RN. You will help maintain a clean, well-stocked unit and assist in therapies and educational activities.

Requires a High School diploma or equivalent and BLS certification. You must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, supervise patients, and communicate effectively with the care team. This is a full-time position with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• BLS certification required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and restrain patients per policy.

Responsibilities

• Accompanies & actively supervises patients in ADLs and activities on/off the living unit.
• Assists therapists and teachers with therapeutic/educational activities.
• Provides hands-on care, supervision, crisis intervention, and behavior management per care plan.

Skills

Safety compliance

Autonomy

Confidentiality

Therapeutic relationship

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's coursework in healthcare/education (preferred)

Job description

Responsibilities

Texas NeuroRehab Center is a specialized treatment facility located ten minutes from downtown Austin on 67 wooded acres. Originally a cattle ranch, the land was purchased in 1943 as part of The Brown Schools and has operated as a medical rehabilitation and behavioral healthcare facility for over 80 years. Today, Texas NeuroRehab Center provides complex medical and brain and spinal cord injury rehab for ages 13 years and older and neuropsychiatric treatment for youth. The capabilities of the facility as a whole allow for integrated and specialized care for children, adolescents and adults facing difficult challenges. Texas NeuroRehab Center is internationally known for improving the quality of life for many children; adolescents and adults, and it will continue to provide innovative approaches to neurobehavioral healthcare.

Website: https://texasneurorehab.com/

Texas NeuroRehab Center is currently accepting applicants for a Patient Care Technician-7a-7p. Under the direction of a registered nurse (RN) the patient care technician (PCT) provides services related to activities of daily living. The PCT assists the nursing staff in accordance with facility policies and procedures. The PCT assists in maintaining a well organized, clean, and adequately stocked unit.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Accompanies & actively supervises patients in activities of daily living (ADLs), appointments, & recreational activities that occur both on & off the living unit.
• Actively assists therapists & teachers with patients to provide therapeutic & / or educational activities.
• Provides hands-on physical care, supervision, crisis intervention, behavior management, & behavior modification as directed by the individual treatment plan & unit program guidelines.

Benefit & Rewards Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Pet Insurance
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.

Qualifications

The following are the job requirements for the Patient Care Technician position:

SKILLS KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

Demonstrates understanding of Texas NeuroRehab Center's safety initiatives by strict compliance to all safety protocols and procedures. Works autonomously and with supervision. Interfaces with the public, physicians, staff, patients, and administration and ancillary/support department representatives. Maintains confidentiality of patient medical records. Ability to develop therapeuticrelationships with patients.

EDUCATION:

Required: High School diploma or equivalent. Preferred: bachelor's degree or college courses in health care, mental health, recreational therapy, education, or human growth and development

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

Required:Current Driver's licenses or State issued ID. BLS certification.

PHYSICAL/GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

Able to lift and carry 50 pounds with frequent lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds. Able to physically restrain patients by individual or team restraint per policy. Able to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time. Able to use a computer and/or write for extended periods of time. Hearing, vision, and emotional stability sufficient to perform essential job functions. Able to communicate in writing and verbally and to speak clearly such that others can understand. Able to use the phone for extended periods of time. Regular and expected attendance.

EEO Statement

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