Therapy Technician - Patient Mobility & Rehab Support

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

PTO

Paid holidays

Retirement (TRS)

Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

PSLF Qualified Employer

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas seeks a Therapy Technician to support licensed therapists in patient mobility and to keep therapy spaces clean and ready for daily operations. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and compassionate patient care.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, CPR/BLS certification, and up to one year of hospital or outpatient rehab experience. On-site benefits accompany a structured training environment.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Licenses and Certifications: CPR AED or BLS course accredited by AHA or ARC.
• Experience: 1 year therapy technician work experience in hospital or outpatient rehabilitation setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Therapy tech exp

Mobility support

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CPR/AED or BLS certification

Job description

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas seeks a Therapy Technician to support licensed therapists in patient mobility and to keep therapy spaces clean and ready for daily operations. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and compassionate patient care.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, CPR/BLS certification, and up to one year of hospital or outpatient rehab experience. On-site benefits accompany a structured training environment.