Therapy Technician - Patient Mobility & Rehab Support

Utsw; Texas; On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Texas is seeking a Therapy Tech to assist clinical therapists with safe patient mobility and to keep therapy gyms clean and ready for daily operations. The role supports therapists, helps with equipment setup, and contributes to efficient patient care in a hospital setting.

Preferred candidates have 1 year of therapy tech experience in hospital or outpatient rehab. CPR AED or BLS certification is required, with a High School diploma or equivalent.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• CPR AED or BLS certification.
• 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.
• Develops rapport with patients and their families to maximize participation in activities.
• Transfers, transports, and positions patients.
• Follow written and verbal instructions.
• Sets up and removes equipment for therapists and reports defective equipment.
• Organizes patient treatment time and unscheduled time efficiently.
• Assists in on-job training, education, and supervision of staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CPR AED

BLS

Job description

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Texas is seeking a Therapy Tech to assist clinical therapists with safe patient mobility and to keep therapy gyms clean and ready for daily operations. The role supports therapists, helps with equipment setup, and contributes to efficient patient care in a hospital setting.

Preferred candidates have 1 year of therapy tech experience in hospital or outpatient rehab. CPR AED or BLS certification is required, with a High School diploma or equivalent.