Therapy Technician

Therapy Technician 1

Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.

Our Core Values are:

• We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
• We never settle by constantly striving for better.
• We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
• We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.

The Therapy Technician 1 assists patients, prepares the treatment area and administers treatment as directed by the supervising clinician.

Essential Functions of the Role:

• Prepares and sanitizes treatment rooms for patient care. Follows cleaning practices for equipment and surfaces. Performs maintenance checks on department equipment. Escorts patients to the treatment area for treatment.
• Assists with therapy treatment under a supervising clinician's direction. Guides and monitors patients during exercise programs.
• Assists with patient mobility, including bed mobility, transfers, and gait. Utilizes modalities correctly and answers patient questions about their use.
• Adheres to safety practices with patient guarding. Drapes the patient appropriately to preserve decorum. Assists with personal care and hygiene of patients as needed.
• Performs activities of Daily Living (ADL) observation and assistance during patient care.
• Assists with splint fabrication.
• Assists with wound care to include set up of supplies and assisting with patient positioning.
• Communicates issues about patient performance or status changes to the accountable clinician. Refers patient to the clinician for communication outside the scope of care.
• Runs and/or assists with group treatment. Monitors and orders supplies according to departmental guidelines.
• Performs administrative duties such as verifying patient charges, patient scheduling, filing, or faxing.
• Drives vehicles transporting patients in select locations. Staff members operating a hospital-owned vehicle must meet all applicable driving policies.

Key Success Factors:

• Operating and maintaining physical therapy equipment.
• Working in a healthcare environment.
• Knowing standard policies, procedures and OSHA regulations.
• Proficiency in the use of office equipment and computer programs, such as Microsoft Word and Excel.

We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.