Physical Therapy Tech PRN

at  Valley Regional Medical Center

INTRODUCTION

Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a Physical Therapy Tech PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Valley Regional Medical Center which is part of the nation’s leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

JOB SUMMARY AND QUALIFICATIONS

Responsible for assisting in conducting medically prescribed therapy treatments to patients under the direct supervision of a licensed therapist. Provides non-clinical support services to the therapist to include but not limited to maintaining patient treatment areas and basic clerical support. Adheres to policies, procedures and regulations to ensure compliance and patient safety.

• Responds to therapist’s requests for assistance in a timely manner.
• Responds to patients’ requests for assistance, information and needs in a timely and empathetic manner.
• Prepares equipment appropriately for patient and therapist use.
• Assists in maintaining department clean and obstacle free.
• Assists in maintaining all therapy equipment clean and in working order.
• Reports unsafe equipment to supervisors.
• Maintains appropriate temperature logs on monitored equipment e.g., hydro collator, paraffin bath, refrigerator, etc.
• Assists in maintaining adequate supplies for wound care patients.
• Assists in maintaining appropriate levels of linen for patient daily use. 10. Assists with clerical duties as needed.

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS YOU WILL NEED:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Basic computer skills
• Good communication skills
• Administrative assistant experience a plus
• Must be able to pickup shifts M-F, 8 am - 5 pm and must be available to work up to 20+ hours a week
• This position will be mainly working in our cardiac/pulmonary rehab unit
  Founded as Valley Community Hospital in 1975, Valley Regional Medical Center proudly serves Brownsville, TX and the surrounding communities in the Rio Grande Valley. Valley Regional Medical Center is a licensed 215+ bed facility with over 200 physicians representing 25+ specialties. From emergency medicine, to diagnostic imaging services, and caring for newborn babies, Valley Regional Medical Center is the hospital that families count on when they are looking for quality healthcare close to home. We are a designated Advanced Level III Trauma Center and an Advanced Primary Stroke Center. Our Heart and Vascular services include a full-range of cardiac services including minimally invasive and open-heart surgery, cardiac cath lab, heart imaging services and more. Our women’s department includes labor, delivery and recovery in a home-like setting. We also have a C-section operating room on standby 24 hours a day and a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit equipped with specially trained staff. Innovation and an unwavering commitment to patient care are the cornerstones of our hospital. Come experience our family centered culture at Valley Regional.
  HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
  “Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
  HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
  If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Physical Therapy Tech PRN opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!
  We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability statu

• Responds to therapist’s requests for assistance in a timely manner.
• Responds to patients’ requests for assistance, information and needs in a timely and empathetic manner.
• Prepares equipment appropriately for patient and therapist use.
• Assists in maintaining department clean and obstacle free.
• Assists in maintaining all therapy equipment clean and in working order.
• Reports unsafe equipment to supervisors.
• Maintains appropriate temperature logs on monitored equipment e.g., hydro collator, paraffin bath, refrigerator, etc.
• Assists in maintaining adequate supplies for wound care patients.
• Assists in maintaining appropriate levels of linen for patient daily use. 10. Assists with clerical duties as needed