Therapy Technician, Outpatient Therapy

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas seeks Therapy Techs to assist clinical therapists with safe patient mobility, keeping therapy gyms and floors clean and ready for daily operations. The role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and CPR AED or BLS certification; preferred candidates have 1 year of therapy technician experience in hospital or outpatient rehab.

Join a team dedicated to excellence in patient care, education, and professional growth within a leading academic medical

Qualifications

• Education requirement: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Licenses and certifications: CPR AED or BLS (AHA/ARC).
• Preferred: 1 year therapy technician experience in hospital or outpatient rehab.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge of laws, policies and regulations affecting decisions and interpretations.
• Develops rapport with patients and families to obtain maximum participation in activities.
• Transfers, transports, and positions patients.
• Follow written and verbal instructions.
• Sets up and/or removes equipment for therapists; performs routine maintenance and reports defects.
• Organizes patient treatment time efficiently.
• Assists in on-the-job training and supervision of staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

CPR AED

BLS

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!

JOB SUMMARY

Therapy Techs assist clinical therapists with safe patient mobility while ensuring therapy gyms and floors remain clean, organized, and well-equipped for daily operations.

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.

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.