Physical Therapy Tech / Physical Therapy / PRN Days

Responsibilities Northwest Texas Healthcare System is a bed system serving the city of Amarillo and the surrounding region.

We offer the ideal combination of traditional values and the most advanced technologies in healthcare, plus the conveniences of big city living in a friendly, smaller-town atmosphere.

From the beauty of Palo Duro Canyon and great recreational facilities, to our quality educational system, Amarillo is a great place to live and work.

A hospital is only as good as its employees. That's why we're looking for professionals who are dedicated and passionate about their work.

We're looking for employees who can add to our culture of exemplary patient care and personal excellence. We're looking for exceptional professionals who share our vision and values.

Visit us online at : Position : Tech - Physical Therapy - PRN DAYS POSITION SUMMARY : The staff Tech - Physical Therapy functions under the direct supervision of the director,supervisor, physical medicine lead, staff therapists, and assistants and when appropriate through a lead technician.

The Tech- Physical Therapy is responsible for preparing treatment areas, cleaning treatment areas, positioning patients, procurementof inventory of supplies, transporting, positioning and, in general, assisting patients, therapists and assistants in the successful completion of the treatment plan.

The technician may also be assigned routine clerical support tasks to support the patient care process. Job Duties / Responsibilities : Provides patient care services to patients of all ages from neonate to geriatric including : 1.

Transports patients to and from Physical Medicine 2. Prepares patient for prescribed treatment and assists professional staff with patient treatment 3.

Communicates with patient, family, caregivers, significant other and members of the healthcare team to promote maximum benefit of care 4.

Maintains hydrotherapy areas and schedules and assures that appropriate inventories are maintained for wound care 5. Obtains equipment, materials and supplies from storage areas or appropriate department, and prepares them for use 6.

Maintains the department in a clean and orderly conditions Benefit Highlights : Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive Compensation and Generous Paid Time Off Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans (K) with company match and discounted stock plan SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program Career development opportunities within UHS and its + Subsidiaries! Tuition Reimbursement Retention Bonus Program Loan forgiveness Program HRSA STAR Loan Repayment site.

In exchange for 6-year commitment, earn up to $, in loan reimbursement. About Universal Health Services (UHS), Inc. One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc.

UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune corporation, annual revenues were $14.

3 billion in . During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 96, employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries.

Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.

S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. Qualifications Education, Training, Experience and Licenses / Registrations Required : High school diploma or equivalent BLS from the American Heart Association (or obtained during orientation) and maintain certification throughout employment Physical and Sensory Requirements : Ability to read, write and converse in English Ability to communicate with patients, families, staff, physicians, support agencies, vendors and others Ability to evaluate and interpret information and make independent decisions Ability to respond to pages Ability to remain calm and composed under stress, including emergency response to patient incidents Bending, lifting (50- pounds of force occasionally, and / or 25-50 pounds frequently), grasping, fine hand / eye coordination, pushing and pulling, prolonged walking, standing and / or sitting Ability to have sensory skills to differentiate clinical signs and symptoms DISCLAIMER Northwest Texas Healthcare System, a subsidiary of UHS, is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity.

Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at UHS via-email, the Internet or in any form and / or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of UHS.

No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by UHS as a result of the referral or through other means.