Sr. Therapy Technician

Texas Health Resources • Arlington, VA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a Sr. Therapy Technician "Tech" to join our outpatient neuro-focused therapy clinic. Therapy "Techs" are efficient multitaskers who can manage multiple priorities at once. They have good organization and prioritization skills and are also excellent communicators capable of building relationships with patients and families. In order to achieve success in the role, they must exercise strong problem solving and decision-making abilities as well as a knowledge of and respect for standard policies, regulations and confidentiality agreements.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent 2 Years Rehab Tech Required Or
• Bachelor's Degree health related field Required
• 2 Years Rehab tech without health related Bachelor's degree required or
• No experience with health related Bachelor's degree required
• BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly required

Responsibilities

• Cares for patients under the direct supervision of either a Physical Therapist (PT), Occupational Therapist (OT), or Speech and Language Pathologist (SLP).
• Acts as an “aide” to the Physical, Occupational, or Speech Therapist. Tasks trusted to the Technician may include: patient prep before treatment, transferring, transporting, and positioning patient with the guidance of the PT, OT, or SLP.
• Performs selective treatment procedures as directed to them by the PT, OT, or SLP.
• Is responsible for all therapy equipment in that, the Therapy Technician will set up and take down relevant equipment for Therapist use during treatment sessions. They will also manage inventory and maintain equipment including cleaning the equipment in between patient use.
• Must effectively communicate with patients and their family members in a professional and confidential manner. It is the Therapy Technician’s responsibility to respond (to the best of their knowledge) to patient questions and concerns, deliver information, and maintain patient satisfaction. They must also maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
• Occasionally acts as an administrative assistant, helping reception with incoming patients, recording and stocking inventory and scheduling appointments and treatments.

Benefits

• Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, student Loan forgiveness as well as several other benefits.
• Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice.
• Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).
• A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED