Therapy Technician - LPO Rockwall

Texas Health Resources•Arlington, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is for a Therapy Technician at the LPO Rockwall location. The position offers a learning opportunity for individuals aspiring to become future Physical Therapists (PT) or Physical Therapist Assistants (PTA), including the possibility of receiving recommendation letters and working with Orthopedic Surgeons. The clinic is part of Texas Health Physicians Group, which comprises over 1,000 healthcare providers across more than 240 offices in the DFW Metroplex, emphasizing quality, patient-safe care and an inclusive, supportive culture.

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

Delivers care to patients utilizing the Certified Medical Assistant Process.
Performs general patient care by following established standards and procedures.
Greets and prepares patients for the health care provider.
Obtains and records vital signs including, but not limited to: blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, height, weight, drug allergies, and current medications and presenting problem.
Perform routine tests such as EKG.
Schedules patients for diagnostic testing and follows up to ensure completion of testing.
Documents patient plan(s) of care, tests and examination results in the medical record as directed by the provider.
Communicates with patient regarding test results and plan of care by phone or mail as directed by physician.
Keeps patient exam rooms stocked, clean and orderly.
Escalates non-routine issues, questions and/or concerns to the practice manager or healthcare provider(s).
Ensures safety checklists/quality controls are completed as required.
Provides for patient safety and protection of patient privacy rights.
Perform other duties as assigned by practice manager, more senior staff, or as requested by healthcare provider(s).