Therapy Technician, Outpatient Therapy

UT Southwestern Medical Center•Dallas, TX

About The Position

Therapy Technicians assist clinical therapists with safe patient mobility while ensuring therapy gyms and floors remain clean, organized, and well-equipped for daily operations. The position requires knowledge of relevant laws, policies, regulations, standards, contraindications, and patient safety considerations. Technicians work with patients and their families to encourage participation in activities and support therapists in delivering care.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
CPR AED certification or Basic Life Support course accredited by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

Nice To Haves

One year of therapy technician work experience in a hospital or outpatient rehabilitation setting.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate knowledge of relevant laws, policies, regulations, and standards affecting decisions and interpretations.
Apply knowledge of contraindications and safety issues for various patient types during treatment.
Develop rapport with patients and families to encourage maximum participation in activities.
Transfer, transport, and position patients.
Follow written and verbal instructions.
Set up and remove equipment or therapy aides for therapists as instructed.
Perform routine and preventative equipment maintenance as needed and report defective equipment to a supervisor.
Communicate patient observations, responses, interactions, and non-verbal signs to the therapist.
Organize patient treatment time and unscheduled time efficiently.
Assist with on-the-job training, education, and supervision of Physical Therapy Technicians, volunteers, and/or nursing staff.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage.
100% coverage for preventive healthcare with no copay.
Paid time off, available day one.
Retirement programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
Paid parental leave.
Wellness programs.
Tuition reimbursement.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness qualified employer.
On-site childcare.
Paid holidays.
Merit increases.