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, procurement of 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 description

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, procurement of 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

Transports patients to and from Physical Medicine.
Prepares patient for prescribed treatment and assists professional staff with patient treatment.
Communicates with patient, family, caregivers, significant other and members of the healthcare team to promote maximum benefit of care.
Maintains hydrotherapy areas and schedules and assures that appropriate inventories are maintained for wound care.
Obtains equipment, materials and supplies from storage areas or appropriate department, and prepares them for use.
Maintains the department in a clean and orderly conditions.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
BLS from the American Heart Association (or obtained during orientation) and maintain certification throughout employment
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 (50-100 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

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Prescription Drug Plans
401(k) with company match
Discounted stock plan
SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
Paid Time Off
Career development opportunities

Company overview

Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.