Physical Therapy Tech / Physical Therapy / PRN Days

UHS • Amarillo, TX

85d

About The Position

Northwest Texas Healthcare System is a 495 bed system serving the city of Amarillo and the surrounding region. We offer the ideal combination of traditional values and the most advanced technologies in healthcare, plus the conveniences of big city living in a friendly, smaller-town atmosphere. From the beauty of Palo Duro Canyon and great recreational facilities, to our quality educational system, Amarillo is a great place to live and work. A hospital is only as good as its employees. That's why we're looking for professionals who are dedicated and passionate about their work. We're looking for employees who can add to our culture of exemplary patient care and personal excellence. We're looking for exceptional professionals who share our vision and values.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• BLS from the American Heart Association (or obtained during orientation) and maintain certification throughout employment
• Ability to read, write and converse in English
• Ability to communicate with patients, families, staff, physicians, support agencies, vendors and others
• Ability to evaluate and interpret information and make independent decisions
• Ability to respond to pages
• Ability to remain calm and composed under stress, including emergency response to patient incidents
• Bending, lifting (50-100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25-50 pounds frequently), grasping, fine hand/eye coordination, pushing and pulling, prolonged walking, standing and/or sitting
• Ability to have sensory skills to differentiate clinical signs and symptoms

Responsibilities

• Transports patients to and from Physical Medicine
• Prepares patient for prescribed treatment and assists professional staff with patient treatment
• Communicates with patient, family, caregivers, significant other and members of the healthcare team to promote maximum benefit of care
• Maintains hydrotherapy areas and schedules and assures that appropriate inventories are maintained for wound care
• Obtains equipment, materials and supplies from storage areas or appropriate department, and prepares them for use
• Maintains the department in a clean and orderly conditions

Benefits

• Retention Bonus Program if offered
• Loan Forgiveness Program if offered
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees