What are the responsibilities and job description for the UT Health ET Home Health Therapy Technician position at Choice Health At Home?
Position Summary
The Therapy Tech works under close supervision of a physical therapist, occupational therapist, physical therapy assistant, or occupational therapy assistant to perform delegated, selected, or routine tasks in specific situations.
As a Therapy Tech, you will:
- Clean and organize the work area and disinfect equipment after treatment.
- Administer active or passive manual therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, or heat, light, sound, water, or electrical modality treatments, such as ultrasound.
- Instruct, motivate, safeguard, or assist patients practicing exercises or functional activities, under direction of medical staff.
- Record treatment given and equipment used.
- Confer with physical/occupational therapy staff or others to discuss and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, or coordinating treatment.
- Observe patients during treatment to compile and evaluate data on patients' responses and progress and report to physical therapists.
- Secure patients into or onto therapy equipment.
- Change linens, such as bed sheets and pillow cases.
- Transport patients to and from treatment areas, using wheelchairs or providing standing support.
- Arrange treatment supplies to keep them in order.
- Maintain equipment or furniture to keep it in good working condition, including performing the assembly or disassembly of equipment or accessories.
- Assist patients to dress, undress, or put on and remove supportive devices, such as braces, splints, or slings.
- Perform clerical duties, such as taking inventory, ordering supplies, answering telephone, taking messages, printing and filing documentation or filling out forms.
Requirements
- Highly organized
- 1 year of rehab experience preferred
- Computer skills
- CPR certification
- Valid Driver’s License
- Valid Auto Insurance
- HomeCare HomeBase experience preferred
Physical Demands
- Must be able to stand, walk, sit, climb, crawl, squat, or kneel for extended periods.
- Must be able to lift, carry, pull, or push up to 100 lbs..
Benefits and Perks
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- 401k with matching
- Health Savings Account
- Life Insurance
- Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
