Therapy Technician, PRN Acute Care

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas is seeking a Physical Therapy Technician to support therapists in a hospital setting. The role focuses on assisting with patient care, equipment setup, and efficient treatment scheduling while maintaining safety and adherence to care standards.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, CPR/BLS certification, and, preferably, 1 year of therapy technician experience in a clinical environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• CPR AED or BLS certification required.
• Preferred: 1 year therapy technician experience in hospital or outpatient rehabilitation setting.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge of laws, policies and standards affecting decisions and interpretations.
• Develops rapport with patients and families to maximize participation in activities.
• Transfers, transports, and positions patients.
• Follow written and verbal instructions.
• Sets up and/or removes equipment or therapy aides; performs routine and preventative maintenance; reports defective equipment.
• Organizes patient treatment time and unscheduled time efficiently.
• Assists in on-the-job training of Therapy Technicians, volunteers, and nursing staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Therapy technician experience

Patient care

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CPR AED certification

BLS certification

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!

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.