Physical Therapy Tech / Physical Therapy / PRN Days

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 is a 495 bed system serving the city of Amarillo and the surrounding region. We offer the ideal combination of traditional values and the most advanced technologies in healthcare, plus the conveniences of big city living in a friendly, smaller-town atmosphere. From the beauty of Palo Duro Canyon and great recreational facilities, to our quality educational system, Amarillo is a great place to live and work.

A hospital is only as good as its employees. That's why we're looking for professionals who are dedicated and passionate about their work. We're looking for employees who can add to our culture of exemplary patient care and personal excellence. We're looking for exceptional professionals who share our vision and values.

Visit us online at: https://www.nwths.com/careers

Position: Tech - Physical Therapy Tech

The staff Tech - Physical Therapy functions under the direct supervision of the director, supervisor, physical medicine lead, staff therapists, and assistants and when appropriate through a lead technician. The Tech- Physical Therapy is responsible for preparing treatment areas, cleaning treatment areas, positioning patients, procurement of inventory of supplies, transporting, positioning and, in general, assisting patients, therapists and assistants in the successful completion of the treatment plan. The technician may also be assigned routine clerical support tasks to support the patient care process.

Job Duties/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.

Benefit 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
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• 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

Education, Training, Experience and Licenses/Registrations Required

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

Physical And Sensory Requirements

• Ability to read, write and converse in English
• Ability to communicate with patients, families, staff, physicians, support agencies, vendors and others
• Ability to evaluate and interpret information and make independent decisions
• Ability to respond to pages
• Ability to remain calm and composed under stress, including emergency response to patient incidents
• Bending, lifting (50-100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25-50 pounds frequently), grasping, fine hand/eye coordination, pushing and pulling, prolonged walking, standing and/or sitting
• Ability to have sensory skills to differentiate clinical signs and symptoms

EEO Statement

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