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Job Posting Title:

PRN Therapy Technician

Location:

Frisco - Ambulatory Surgical Center

Additional Posting Details:

• PRN - Up to 19 hours per week, depending on clinical demand.
• Candidates seeking short-term or summer-only employment are not eligible for this position, as it requires an ongoing, year-long commitment.

Job Description:

Duties/Responsibilities

• Participate in and oversee the performance of non-clinical supportive activities involving the administration of routine therapeutic treatments delegated by and supervised by a Physical Therapist (PT), Occupational Therapist (OT), or Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA), whom retains responsibility for caring for the patient and directing and supervising the support personnel

• Implement physical or occupational therapy programs established by the PT, OT, or PTA

• Communicate with supervising PT, OT, and/or PTA, the response of patients/families; encourage patients/families to follow treatment regimens at home

• Obtain data related to the interventions provided

• Ensure patient/family safety and comfort

• Promote the structure, culture, and philosophy of Scottish Rite for Children Sports Medicine Center

• Demonstrate effective skills for verbal and written communication with physicians, patients of all ages and their families, hospital staff members, and other community-at-large professionals

• Responsible for daily cleaning tasks and infection control processes, such as disinfecting equipment and work areas that come in direct contact with patient and neatly organizing and preparing facility for next operational business day

• Assist in inventory management, as well as requesting and restocking supplies

Required Skills/Abilities

• High School education or equivalent

• Experience in working with children with disabilities or a therapy setting is preferred

• Certification in CPR

• Preferred candidates have an associate's or bachelor's degree in exercise studies/science or kinesiology. The ideal candidate is taking a gap year between undergrad and graduate studies for allied health professions (PT, OT, PTA).

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