Therapy Technician PRN

ClearSky Health; Rockwall (TX); On-site; USD 2,480,000 - 3,582,000; Full time

Job summary

ClearSky Health seeks a Therapy Technician (PRN) to provide essential support to patients and therapy staff under the supervision of a licensed therapist. The role reinforces company values during daily practice and contributes to a healing hospital environment.

Primary duties include assisting with basic care, patient positioning, and maintaining a safe and clean therapy space. PRN hours adapt to patient needs and staff coverage in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; 2 years inpatient hospital experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prioritizes and delivers basic patient care including hygiene, linen changes, and comfort measures.
• Transfers patients using proper body mechanics and safe handling techniques.
• Documents vital signs and intake/output; records weights.
• Reports changes in condition to nursing or therapy staff.
• Interacts with Therapist and interdisciplinary team for patient care delivery.
• Assists in maintaining gymnasium and patient care environment.
• Assists with admission, discharge and transfers.
• Adheres to infection prevention standards and safety policies.
• Maintains regular attendance and supports department effectiveness.

Skills

Patient care

Infection prevention

Communication skills

Body mechanics

Data entry

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma required

Tools

EMR systems

MS Office

Job description

Our hospital provides high-quality care that transforms the lives of those living with disabling injuries and illnesses. We distinguish ourselves through our commitment to excellence, to our patients, to our employees, and to the communities we serve.

The Therapy Technician (PRN), working under the supervision of a licensed therapist, is primarily responsible for providing support care to patients and therapy staff. This position must integrate company values into daily practice.

Essential Functions

• Prioritizes and delivers basic patient care, which may include toileting, bathing, linen and clothing changes, freshwater and ice, ambulating, comfort measures, and other patient needs.
• Transfers patients utilizing proper body mechanics and safe patient handling techniques.
• Documents vital signs, measures and records intake and output, weights, etc.
• Reports any changes observed in condition or behavior of patient to appropriate nursing or therapy personnel.
• Consults with Therapist and other members of the interdisciplinary team for the delivery of patient care.
• Responds to patient and family calls and requests.
• Assists in preparing and maintaining gymnasium unit.
• Assists in maintaining a physical, social, and psychological environment conducive to aiding in patient comfort and healing.
• Assists with admission, discharge, and transfer of patients.
• May be required to work during inclement weather and other staffing emergencies.
• Provides an environment conducive to safety for patients, visitors, and staff.
• Assesses the risks for safety and implements appropriate precautions.
• Complies with appropriate and approved safety and Infection Prevention standards.
• Maintains regular attendance in keeping with assigned work schedule.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support overall effectiveness of the organization.

Minimum Job Requirements

Minimum Education & Experience: High school diploma or GED equivalent required. 2 years of experience in inpatient hospital setting preferred.

Required Licenses, Certifications, and/or Documentation

Current BLS certification required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of current clinical operations and procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge of appropriate Infection Prevention and proper body mechanics.
• Demonstrates general computer skills including data entry, word processing, email, and records management.
• Demonstrates clinical proficiency utilizing policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Demonstrates appropriate use of supplies and equipment
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and complete complex tasks.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection prevention standards.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others at all levels of the organization.

Physical Requirements Over the Course of a Shift

• A significant amount of standing, walking, squatting, bending, reaching, lifting, pushing, and pulling, often for prolonged periods of time.
• Lifting/exerting of up to 50 lbs.
• Possible exposure to bodily fluids.
• Visual acuity required for patient assessment and documentation of care.
• Acute hearing required for accurate patient assessment.
• Sufficient manual dexterity to operate equipment and computer keyboard.
• Close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Authentic. Inspiring. Transformative.

ClearSky Health and our affiliated Hospitals provide high-quality care that transforms the lives of those living with disabling injuries and illnesses. We distinguish ourselves through our commitment to excellence, to our patients, to our employees, and to the communities we serve. We value our employees’ skills, talents, and input. We believe in maintaining hospital environments where employees are: Valued Treated with dignity Respected Provided educational and training opportunities Recognized Rewarded

ClearSky Health has plans to open a medical rehabilitation hospital at the location listed below.

Eau Claire, WI