Therapy Technician (Part Time)

Texas Health Bedford’s Therapy Department is looking for a Part-time Therapy Technician to join the team. Is that you?

Work location: 2419 TX-121, Bedford, TX 76021 (This role travels between our three PT clinics home base is in Bedford.)

Work hours: PT about 24hrs per week) Monday- Thursday 7-5 Friday 7-11am

Department highlights:

• Highly engaged small team of professionals who depend on each other to get the job done.

• Diverse team who understands how their differences make the team stronger.

• High performing team that is nimble and focused.

• Flexible team that cross trains to help each other meet the needs of the physical therapy clinic.

Here’s What You Need

• H.S. Diploma or Equivalent required

• 1 year rehab tech preferred.

• BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly required.

• Good communication skills preferred

• Detail oriented preferred.

• A strong sense of ethics preferred.

• Time management skills preferred.

• Technology knowledge preferred.

What You Will Do

• 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 patient’s condition to therapist and nursing staff.

• Assist with use of modalities including ultrasound, e-stim, paraffin, fluid therapy, heat and cold.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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 aids 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.

• A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

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Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.org

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