Therapy Technician - PRN, Variable Hours
Texas Health Resources•Dallas, TX
•Onsite
About The Position
The Therapy Technician role at Texas Health Dallas, within the Rehabilitation Center, is a PRN position requiring availability for both weekdays and weekends. This role supports a CARF accredited 44-bed inpatient rehabilitation unit with Stroke and Amputee Program certifications, recognized by U.S. News. The team is diverse, inclusive, and focused on exceptional, individualized patient care and outcomes.
Requirements
- H.S. Diploma or Equivalent Required
- BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support (prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly) Required
- Ability to communicate and respond verbally and in writing to or for patients, family members and staff members
Nice To Haves
- 1 Year of Rehab/Therapy Technician 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, fluid therapy, heat and cold
Benefits
- 401k
- EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
