Physical Therapy Technician PRN Edinburg

South Texas Health System Edinburg; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

South Texas Health System Edinburg seeks a Staff Physical Therapy Technician to assist licensed therapy staff on site under supervision. You will help with setup, transport patients, and maintain the treatment area, while supporting patients' personal needs during sessions. Some travel between facilities may be required.

Responsibilities include following the plan of care and performing assigned tasks to support efficient therapy services and department operations.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED or higher education required.
• Clinical experience in physical rehabilitation preferred.
• Must have and maintain current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist licensed therapy staff under onsite supervision with plan of care tasks.
• Provide equipment setup, patient transport, and treatment area maintenance.
• Assist patients with personal needs during treatment and support routine duties.
• Occasional travel between facilities as needed for services.

Skills

BLS certification

Education

High School diploma / GED

Clinical experience preferred

BLCS / BLS certification

Job description

Responsibilities

POSITION SUMMARY:

Staff Physical Therapy Technician is responsible for assisting licensed therapy staff under onsite supervision in providing specific services within the plan of care as specified by the therapist. Further, technicians are responsible for routine department maintenance, transportation of patients, preparation or set up of treatment equipment and work areas, assisting patients with their personal needs during treatment, and carrying out a predetermined segment or task in the patient’s care. Some travel may be required in the provision of services between facilities and job functions. This position summary contains the most relevant duties, responsibilities and does not exclude other assignments not mentioned.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1. Must have and maintain current BLCS certification
• 2. Must be able to travel to STHS facilities as needed for position.
• 3. Must demonstrate commitment and adherence to STHS's Compliance Program and Code of Conduct through compliance with all policies and procedures, the Code of Conduct, attendance at required training and immediately reporting suspected compliance issue(s) to the Compliance Officer.

EDUCATION / LICENSURE:

• 1. High School diploma, GED or Higher Education required.
• 2. Clinical experience in Physical Rehabilitation preferred
• 3. Must have and maintain current BLS certification, according to unit specific needs.Certification must be in accordance with the curriculum of the AHA, forHealthcare Provider's Program.

EEO Statement

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