Therapy Tech - Bedford, United States - Texas Health Resources

Description

Therapy Tech - Physical Therapy Part Time Days

We are looking for top skilled Therapy Techs to join our Texas Health family. Is that you?

Work location: Texas Health Bedford Therapy Center State Hwy 121, Bedford, TX 76021

Work hours: Part Time, 24 hours weekly, Monday- Thursday 7am-5pm and Friday 7am-11am (hour lunch Mon-Thurs)

Physical Therapy 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:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• 1 year of rehab tech experience preferred
• 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
• Good communication skills
• Attention to detail
• A strong sense of ethics
• Commitment to quality
• Time management
• Technology knowledge

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, 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
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
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

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.

Entity Highlights:

Texas Health Southlake is a multi-specialty surgical hospital located across the street from Southlake Town Square.

Bringing the 84-year history of Harris Methodist Hospitals to the Southlake community, our team is committed to our patients, our community, and our employees.

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