Senior Therapy Tech Full-time Days

Senior Therapy Technician

Full-time

Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together

• Work location: Texas Health Ft. Worth, 1301 Pennsylvania Avenue, Ft. Worth, TX 76104
  
• Therapy departments - Physical, Occupational, & Speech Language Therapy - Inpatient Acute care, some Outpatient
  Work hours: Full-time, 40 hours/week, Monday-Friday 8:00AM-4:30PM, with occasional weekend coverage.
  Therapy department highlights:
  
• Supporting the 815-bed, Magnet-designated, full-service hospital that has served the Ft. Worth and surrounding community since 1930
  
• A rewarding career with family-friendly hours
  
• Level I trauma center and Comprehensive Stroke center
  Advanced Total Hip Program
  Advanced Total Knee Program
  Brian tumor program certified with gold seal of approval
  Spine surgery certified
  Primary heart attack center
  Geriatric hip fracture program
  Neurotrauma program certified
  Here's What You Need
  
• High School Diploma or Equivalent with 2 Years Rehab Tech Required Or
  bachelor's degree health related field Required.
  
• 2 Years Rehab tech without health related bachelor's degree Required or
  no experience with health related Bachelor's degree 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.
  What You Will Do
  
• Manage patient scheduling and distribution of work flow and assist with supplies and equipment.
  
• Main part of the job is direct patient care in conjunction with a Physical or Occupational therapist
  
• Prepares patient for treatment using appropriate draping and positioning
  Transports patients to and from treatments using good body mechanics and stretcher/wheelchair safety
  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
  Effectively assists in multiple areas of the department;
  Identifies problems and proactively seeks solutions.

• 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 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
  Maintains department stock items
  Completes safety, stocking and inventory records.
  
• 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
  Additional perks of being a

Texas Health Senior Therapy Technician:

• include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flexible spending, tuition reimbursement, Student Loan repayment program, as well as several other benefits.
  
• Delivery of high quality of patient care through education, research and innovations in practice.
  
• A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.
  
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Location:

Fort Worth, TX US

Job ID:

26009152

Area of Interest:

Physical Therapy

Job Type:

Full-time

Facility:

Texas Health Resources