Therapy Technician Inpatient Rehab, Fulltime Zale Location

UT Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan

Preventive care coverage

Paid time off

TRS retirement

Parental leave

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

PSLF eligible employer

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas is seeking a Therapy Technician to support licensed rehabilitation therapists in an inpatient setting. You will assist with patient care and help maintain a safe, organized therapy environment.

The role requires a High School Diploma and CPR AED or BLS certification; hospital or outpatient rehab experience is preferred. This is a full-time position with competitive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Licenses/Certifications: CPR AED or BLS approved by AHA/ARC.
• Preferred: 1 year therapy technician experience in hospital or outpatient rehab.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge of relevant laws, policies and regulations affecting decisions and interpretations.
• Develops rapport with patients and families to maximize participation in activities.
• Transfers, transports, and positions patients.
• Follows written and verbal instructions.
• Sets up and removes equipment; performs routine maintenance and reports defects.
• Communicates patient observations to the therapist.
• Organizes patient treatment time and unscheduled time efficiently.
• Assists in on‑the‑job training and supervision of staff/volunteers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma

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!

Job Summary

The Therapy Technician supports licensed rehabilitation therapists in an inpatient rehabilitation setting by assisting with patient care and maintaining a safe, organized therapy environment.

Benefits

• 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!

Required

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

• 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.

EEO

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.

Primary Location

Texas-Dallas-5323 Harry Hines Blvd

Work Locations

5323 Harry Hines Blvd

Job

Allied Health

Organization

847370 - Physical Therapy - ZLP

Schedule

Full-time

Shift

Day Job

Employee Status

Regular

Job Type

Standard

Job Posting

Sep 23, 2026, 9:23:25 PM