Therapy Technician, Outpatient Therapy

UT Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for assisting therapists in providing patient care within an outpatient therapy setting. The Therapy Technician will perform a variety of tasks to support patient treatment, including patient transfers, equipment setup, and maintenance, and communication with therapists regarding patient progress. The role also involves assisting with the training of other staff and volunteers, and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• CPR AED or BASIC LIFE SUPPORT (BLS) course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC).

Nice To Haves

• 1 year therapy technician work experience in hospital, or outpatient rehabilitation setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge of relevant laws, policies and regulations and standards affecting decisions and interpretations.
• Demonstrates knowledge of contraindications and/or safety issues with various patient types and applies them to treatment.
• Develops rapport with patients and their families using approach common with that of health care team for purpose of obtaining maximum participation in activities.
• Transfers, transports, and positions patients.
• Follow written and verbal instructions.
• Sets up and/or removes equipment or therapy aides for therapists as instructed.
• Performs routine and preventative maintenance on equipment as needed.
• Reports any defective equipment to supervisor.
• Communicates patient observations, responses, interactions, and non-verbal signs to therapist.
• Organizes patient treatment time and unscheduled time efficiently.
• Assists in on-the-job training, education, and supervision of Physical Therapy Technicians, volunteers, and/or nursing staff.
• Performs 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-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer

What This Job Offers

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