UHS·Amarillo, Texas
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.
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:
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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.
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!
More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com About Universal Health Services One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance.
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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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.
Market context
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