Therapy Technician

Texas Health Resources•Rockwall, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together. This role offers a learning opportunity to become a future PT/PTA and includes recommendation letters. Texas Health Physicians Group includes more than 1,000 physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants dedicated to providing quality, patient-safe care at more than 240 offices located throughout the DFW Metroplex. THPG members are active in group governance and serve on multiple committees and councils. Ongoing Texas Health initiatives, like the Diversity Action Council and Living the Promise, have helped to create an inclusive, supportive, people-first, excellence-driven culture and workplace, making THPG a great place to work.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent (REQUIRED)
BCLS - prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly (REQUIRED)

Nice To Haves

One year of Rehab Technology experience (PREFERRED)

Responsibilities

Prepares patient for treatment using appropriate draping and positioning
Transports patients to and from treatments using good body mechanics and stretcher/wheelchair safety
Prepares, cleans and organizes whirlpools, wound care supplies and pulse lavage treatments using universal precautions and correct technique
Assists with functional mobility training, gait training, exercise programs and ADL training as specified by therapist
Assists therapist in set-up of all equipment necessary to perform assessments and treatments
Communicates changes in patients condition to therapist and nursing staff
Assist with use of modalities including ultrasound, e-stim, paraffin, fluidotherapy, heat and cold
Assists with the entry of patient charges
Reviews patient data and charts as requested
Organizes and maintains patient charts
Utilizes computer for messaging and necessary patient information
Assists with scheduling and phone duties
Helps maintain all educational material and department forms
Helps with faxing and copy needs of the department
Assists with data collection as requested
Cleans and maintains equipment
Documents the cleaning and maintenance of equipment
Secures medication from pharmacy for patient treatment
Maintains department stock items
Completes safety, stocking and inventory records
Maintains a neat environment
Maintains, documents and communicates current CPR and education requirements and obtains all training and education required by the system, hospital and department
Utilizes available resources to maximize efficiency and productivity and meet departmental needs
Participates in orientation and training of therapy technicians, students, volunteers and observers
Represents department in a positive manner in the hospital, system, and community
Completes assigned work within scheduled hours and offers assistance to others to ensure departmental work is accomplished
Seeks assistance/supervision/consultation as needed and reports to supervisor any problems and/or solutions regarding delivery of patient care
Completes other duties as assigned