The Physical Therapy Tech assists therapists and assistants by preparing treatment areas, transporting patients, and maintaining equipment and supplies. They also provide routine clerical support to ensure the efficient operation of the physical medicine department.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent and hold a BLS certification from the American Heart Association. The role requires the physical ability to lift 50-100 pounds and the capacity to communicate effectively with patients and staff.
high schoolLiftingCommunicationBendingInterpersonal skillsInventory managementClerical supportBLS certificationPatient transportPatient positioningFine motor coordinationTreatment area preparationHydrotherapy maintenanceWound care inventory
Job description
Responsibilities
Northwest Texas Healthcare System is a 495 bed system serving the city of Amarillo and the surrounding region.
We offer the ideal combination of traditional values and the most advanced technologies in healthcare, plus the conveniences of big city living in a friendly, smaller-town atmosphere.
From the beauty of Palo Duro Canyon and great recreational facilities, to our quality educational system, Amarillo is a great place to live and work.
A hospital is only as good as its employees.
That's why we're looking for professionals who are dedicated and passionate about their work.
We're looking for employees who can add to our culture of exemplary patient care and personal excellence.
We're looking for exceptional professionals who share our vision and values.
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, procurementof 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: Provides patient care services to patients of all ages from neonate to geriatric including:
1.
Transports patients to and from Physical Medicine 2.
Prepares patient for prescribed treatment and assists professional staff with patient treatment 3.
Communicates with patient, family, caregivers, significant other and members of the healthcare team to promote maximum benefit of care 4.
Maintains hydrotherapy areas and schedules and assures that appropriate inventories are maintained for wound care 5.
Obtains equipment, materials and supplies from storage areas or appropriate department, and prepares them for use 6.
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance
Medical Insurance
Competitive Compensation
401(K) with company match
SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
Prescription Drug Plans
Retention Bonus Program
Career development opportunities
Loan Forgiveness Program
Discounted stock plan
Maintains the department in a clean and orderly conditions Benefit Highlights: Retention Bonus Program if offered.
Loan Forgiveness Program if offered.
Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
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Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500® corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion.
In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.
Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries.
Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.
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Qualifications
Education, Training, Experience and Licenses/Registrations Required
High school diploma or equivalent BLS from the American Heart Association (or obtained during orientation) and maintain certification throughout employment
Physical and
Sensory
Requirements: 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 EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams We are aware of a scam whereby imposters are posing as Recruiters from UHS, and our subsidiary hospitals and facilities. Beware of anyone requesting financial or personal information. At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters.
