Outpatient Therapy Technician (PRN)

About the role

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas is hiring a part-time, PRN (as-needed) Therapy Technician for its outpatient therapy program. The technician supports physical therapy services by assisting patients and therapists, maintaining equipment and helping organize patient care time.

Key responsibilities

• Demonstrate knowledge of relevant laws, policies, regulations and standards, and of contraindications and safety issues with different patient types
• Build rapport with patients and their families to encourage their full participation in activities
• Transfer, transport and position patients
• Set up and remove equipment or therapy aids as instructed, and perform routine maintenance; report defective equipment to the supervisor
• Communicate patient observations, responses, interactions and non-verbal signs to the therapist
• Organize patient treatment time and unscheduled time efficiently
• Assist in on-the-job training, education and supervision of Physical Therapy Technicians, volunteers and nursing staff
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent
• CPR AED or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification accredited by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross
• One year of therapy technician experience in a hospital or outpatient rehabilitation setting is preferred

Working conditions

• Clinical and hospital setting
• Physical demands include bending, leaning, pulling, pushing, standing and walking
• The position is security-sensitive and subject to a criminal history check

What we offer

• Healthcare, PTO and paid holidays
• On-site childcare
• Wage and merit increases