Job description
Therapy Technician
Job ID: 3409
Location: Bridgeport, TX
Employee Type: Full-time
Department: OP PT Bridgeport
Shift/Hours: M-F, 8a-5p
REQUIREMENTS: 1) 18 years of age, or older 2) CPR 3) Must pass Fit for Duty Test
New Hires will have 60 days to acquire the required certifications (BLS and/or any other life support certifications required for the job).
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: The therapy technician provides quality health care services under the supervision of Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist or Speech Therapist. Prepares patients and equipment for treatment, performs housekeeping duties of the department, and assists supervising therapist in selected procedures. Performs other job-related duties, as requested or required. Superficial knowledge of patient care and some knowledge of anatomy and physiology would be helpful but not necessary. Must be flexible and have the ability to work with a wide variety of patients across all settings at Wise Health System. This role must utilize appropriate verbal and non-verbal communication with patients, families, and other healthcare providers.
Customer Service Excellence: Customers defined as patients, families, visitors, co-workers, our community and business partners. Fosters positive working relationships across departments and campuses to represent Wise Health System as a unified supportive system and supports Wise Health System’s mission, vision, and values. Engages full spectrum of communication excellence: models integrity, personal accountability, engagement, communication bridges, active listening, open dialogue, empathy, understanding and interest. Acknowledges and respects individual cultures, values, beliefs and preferences. Practices self-care and certification renewal. Willingly takes the initiative to improve customer service. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team for efficient and safe patient care.
REPORTS TO
: Reports to the Manager of Acute Care Therapy operationally; To the Director of Therapy Services administratively.
OSHA TASK CATEGORY TWO
: There is occasional risk of exposure to mucous membranes or skin contact with blood, body fluids, or tissues, or a potential for spills or splashed during the performance of the job. Universal precautions must be observed, and protective devices worn when performing a task that is likely to cause exposure.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Prolonged physical activity ambulating within the hospital system; dexterity, lifting/carrying, reaching, kneeling/sitting, pulling/pushing, vision, and hearing.
Employment standards include current requirements as determined by Federal, State, and Wise Health System policy. Equal Opportunity Employer.
Why Wise Health System?
At Wise Health System, we provide care because it’s personal for us – it’s about our patients and their families, our community, and our employees. Our success will result in transformed and improved lives through better health. We are passionate about the care we provide because we care deeply about the people receiving it. Does this sound like you? If so, we want to talk!
About Us
Wise Health System was established in 1967 as an authority of the City of Decatur located in Wise County, Texas and created to serve the population of Wise County as our primary market. Today, Wise Health System has 2,000+ employees and 200+ physicians and spans across 8 different counties in North Texas (911/EMS covers 900 sq miles). WHS is comprised of: Decatur East Campus (99 Med/Surg beds), Decatur West Campus (51 IP Rehab/BHU beds), Wise Health Surgical Hospital of Argyle (12 beds), Wise Health Surgical Hospital of Parkway (24 beds), Wise Health Emergency Center/Urgent Care Argyle, 18 Wise Health Clinics, 40+ secondary market locations, 5 therapy/sports medicine/fitness facilities, and 7 nursing home facilities.
Wise Health System – East Campus
- Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence
- ACC Accredited Chest Pain Center
- Primary Stroke Center
- Level IV Trauma Center
Wise Health Surgical Hospital at Argyle
- Total Hip and Total Knee Center of Excellence
Wise Health Surgical Hospital at Parkway
- Spine Center of Excellence
The benefits listed below are available for Full-Time positions only.
- Company paid life/AD&D insurance and long-term disability insurance
- Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Aflac: Accident and Critical Care w/ Cancer Protection Plans
- Short term disability insurance
- Retirement Plan with a percentage matching contribution
- Generous PTO offering
- Tuition Reimbursement of up to $5,250.00 per tax year
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