Physical Therapy - Tech
UHS
Summary
Our ideal candidate will fulfill the needs of patients, families, and community by performing a variety of patient care functions and tasks under the supervision of a licensed professional in accordance with regulatory requirements. Prepares patients and equipment for therapists and assist staff in administering services.
Job description
Job Duties/Responsibilities
- Transport patients to/from the gym.
- Assist therapists with treatment when more than one person is required.
- Assist nursing with transporting patients to dialysis.
- Prepare patients for therapy by assisting with undressing, dressing, positioning on equipment, etc.
- Apply dressings, under supervision, using aseptic techniques.
- Provide limited patient services such as crutch-walking exercises, ADL training programs, etc. under direct supervision from a licensed therapist.
- Applies knowledge of growth and development over the life span necessary to provide age appropriate care.
- Prepare therapy equipment such as hydrotherapy tanks, paraffin bath, hot packets, etc.
- Wipe down equipment after use, prior to lunch, after afternoon treatments.
- Track hydrocollator temperature daily and communicate problems and correct problems when necessary.
- Ensure wheelchairs, walkers, and canes are put away and locked up at the end of the day.
- Mark and number wheelchairs and new equipment.
- Check clean and dirty linen carts and ensure par levels are maintained and dirty linen is picked up.
- Maintain a clean and safe environment by cleaning equipment, storage area, cabinets, treatments, mats, etc.
- Track supplies and report needs to Clinical Coordinator.
- Write and distribute daily schedule.
- Bring documentation down to medical records.
- Check and refill documentation in gym and SW office (including orientation and discharge packets).
- Perform other job duties/assignments as required.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- At least 3 months of recent hospital, long-term care, or medical work experience, which provided knowledge of basic patient care activities.
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Paid Time Off
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(k) with company match
- Discounted stock plan
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
- 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.