Physical Therapy Tech: Patient Care & Mobility Support

Northwest Texas Healthcare System Inc.; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Generous PTO

Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription

401(k) with company match

SoFi student loan refinancing

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Northwest Texas Healthcare System seeks a Tech - Physical Therapy Tech to support therapists in patient care. You will prepare treatment areas, transport patients, assist with treatments, maintain supplies and assist clerical tasks as needed.

Under supervision, you will help ensure smooth operations in the Physical Medicine department and collaborate with care teams to promote healing and comfort for patients in Amarillo.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• BLS from the American Heart Association (or obtained during orientation) and maintain certification throughout employment

Responsibilities

• Transports patients to and from Physical Medicine.
• Prepares patient for prescribed treatment and assists professional staff with patient treatment.
• Communicates with patient, family, caregivers, significant other and members of the healthcare team to promote maximum benefit of care.
• Maintains hydrotherapy areas and schedules and assures that appropriate inventories are maintained for wound care.
• Obtains equipment, materials and supplies from storage areas or appropriate department, and prepares them for use.
• Maintains the department in a clean and orderly conditions.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

BLS from the American Heart Association

Job description

Northwest Texas Healthcare System seeks a Tech - Physical Therapy Tech to support therapists in patient care. You will prepare treatment areas, transport patients, assist with treatments, maintain supplies and assist clerical tasks as needed.

Under supervision, you will help ensure smooth operations in the Physical Medicine department and collaborate with care teams to promote healing and comfort for patients in Amarillo.