Therapy Tech-Part Time

North Texas Medical Center; Gainesville (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

North Texas Medical Center in Gainesville, TX is seeking a Full-Time Physical Therapy Aide for the night shift (7pm-7am). You will assist the Staff Physical Therapist with treatments and patient care, and ensure proper documentation and safety.

The role requires basic computer skills and a high school diploma, with duties spanning recordkeeping, patient transport, and coordination with other departments to support patient rehabilitation.

Qualifications

• Basic computer knowledge required.
• Basic understanding of physical medicine, PT modalities, anatomy and physiology.
• Basic knowledge of physical therapy machine operation and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Provision and administration of specific physical therapy treatments under supervision.
• Maintain patient medical record forms and invoicing records.
• Communicate changes in condition to staff PT and nursing as appropriate.
• Order, stock, and maintain records of adaptive equipment.
• Transport patients to appointments and ensure safety policies are followed.
• Prepare and clean treatment area; final clean at end of shift.
• Record treatment revisions per departmental policy.
• Operate equipment safely and correctly.

Skills

Basic computer knowledge

Anatomy and physiology

PT equipment operation

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Full-Time Nights (7p-7a)

Summary Of Essential Job Functions

• Responsible for provision and administration of specific physical therapy treatments only under the direct supervision of the staff physical therapist. The Physical Therapy Aide as directed and supervised by the Staff Physical Therapist assists with restoration of patient functioning to prevent disability following injury, disease or physical disability. Assists patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities. Performs clerical duties, assists with posting of patient charges in the computer order entry system or on hardcopy invoice system.
• Responsible for providing specific treatment only as directed by the Staff Physical Therapist.
• Maintains patient medical record forms, evaluations, educational handout distribution material, assists in record keeping of patient files, invoicing, claims billing.
• Communicates any changes in condition (physical or mental) to staff physical therapist, nursing and other facility personnel as appropriate.
• Orders, stocks, maintains accurate records of adaptive equipment.
• Transports patients according to scheduled appointment time, maintains compliance with safety policies during transport at all times.
• Prepares and cleans treatment area for patient use at all times. Performs final cleaning at close of department in preparation for first morning patient.
• Records treatment/service revisions in accordance with departmental policy.
• Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly.
• Responsible for assuring that licensed Staff Physical Therapist reviews and counter signs aide's documentation.
• Maintains a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments.
• Consults other departments as appropriate to collaborate in patient care and performance improvement activities.

Basic Skills

• Basic computer knowledge.
• Basic awareness of physical medicine, physical therapy modalities, anatomy and physiology.
• Basic knowledge of physical therapy machine operation, maintenance and repairs of same.

Education And Work Experience Required

High