Therapy Technician, Outpatient Therapy

UT Southwestern Medical Center

Dallas (TX)

On-site

USD 36,000 - 60,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan

Paid Time Off

TRS retirement

Paid Parental Leave

Wellness programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

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Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX is seeking a Therapy Tech to assist clinical therapists with safe patient mobility and to keep therapy spaces ready for daily operations. The role supports patient care in a dynamic hospital setting.

The candidate will have a High School Diploma, CPR AED or BLS certification, and ideally 1 year of therapy technician experience in a hospital or outpatient rehab environment. Excellent teamwork is essential.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

Assists therapists with patient mobility and daily operations.
Transports, positions, and transfers patients safely.
Sets up and maintains therapy equipment and reports issues.
Maintains clean, organized therapy spaces and follows instructions.
Training and supervision of staff as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Safety awareness

Communication

Mobility assistance

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Therapy equipment

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

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

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?

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!

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.

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

847415 - Outpatient Therapy - ZLUH

Schedule

Full-time

Shift

Day Job