Therapy Technician

Therapy Technician Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together Work location: Premier Physical Therapy 19030 3136 Horizon Road Rockwall TX 75032 Work hours: Full-time; 40 hours weekly Family Care Clinic Highlights Learning Opportunity / hours to become a future PT/PTA Recommendation Letters Here’s What You Need High School Diploma or equivalent (REQUIRED) One year of Rehab Technology experience (PREFERRED) BCLS - prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly (REQUIRED)

• Patient Care Support
• 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 Clerical/Other Support
• 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 Department Maintenance
• 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 10% Accountability
• 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 Additional perks of being a Texas Health employee Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment Program as well as several other benefits. Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice. Strong Unit Based Council (UBC). A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth. Learn more about our culture, benefits, and recent awards. Entity Highlights 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. If you’re ready to join us in our mission to improve the health of our community, then let’s show the world how we’re even better together! Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.org . #LI-TB2