Therapy Technician, Acute Care

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Town of Texas, Dallas (WI, TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks dedicated therapy technicians to join their team. This role offers a chance to engage in meaningful patient care while working in a supportive environment focused on innovation and teamwork. As part of a world-renowned medical center, you'll benefit from a comprehensive package including healthcare, paid time off, and professional development opportunities. Join a culture that values compassion and excellence, and contribute to making a difference in the lives of patients. Your commitment to patient care and teamwork will be highly valued in this fulfilling position.

Benefits

PPO medical plan

Paid Time Off

Retirement Programs

Paid Parental Leave

Wellness programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• CPR AED or BLS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in patient transfers and positioning.
• Organize patient treatment time efficiently.
• Communicate patient observations to therapists.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage


• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay


• Paid Time Off, available day one


• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)


• Paid Parental Leave Benefit


• Wellness programs


• Tuition Reimbursement


• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer


• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

Schedule:

• The post-training start time is 8AM or 830am

Weekend Shifts:

• 4 weekend shifts per month. One comp day.


• Example: Working Sat, Nov 2 = 1 shift; Sun, Nov 3 = 1 shift; Sun, Nov 17 = 1 shift (total 3 shifts).

Mandatory Holiday Work Expectations:

• Holiday work is mandatory for certain holidays.


• All full-time therapy staff are required to work Thanksgiving and Christmas as part of a rotating holiday schedule.


• The holiday schedule alternates yearly, meaning you will work one set of holidays in one year and the opposite set the next year.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Required

• Education
  High School Diploma or equivalent.

• Licenses and Certifications
  (CPRAED) CPR AED or
  (BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC).

Preferred

• Experience
  1 year therapy technician work experience in hospital, or outpatient rehabilitation setting preferred.

JOB DUTIES

• Demonstrates knowledge of relevant laws, policies and regulations and standards affecting decisions and interpretations. Demonstrates knowledge of contraindications and/or safety issues with various patient types and applies them to treatment.


• Develops rapport with patients and their families using approach common with that of health care team for purpose of obtaining maximum participation in activities.


• Transfers, transports, and positions patients.


• Follow written and verbal instructions.


• Sets up and/or removes equipment or therapy aides for therapists as instructed. Performs routine and preventative maintenance on equipment as needed. Reports any defective equipment to supervisor. Communicates patient observations, responses, interactions, and non-verbal signs to therapist.


• Organizes patient treatment time and unscheduled time efficiently.


• Assists in on-the-job training, education, and supervision of Physical Therapy Technicians, volunteers, and/or nursing staff.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT
Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

EEO Statement
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

Benefits

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare - no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!