Physical Therapy Technician

About the Role

Under direct supervision, responsible for assisting patients in various capacities during sessions in support of physical therapy evaluation and treatment.

Responsibilities

• Assists therapists and senior level technicians with providing patient treatment.
• Assists with patient check-ins and scheduling.
• Maintains, organizes and cleans treatment areas, ensuring area is prepped for each therapy session.
• Assists with various basic clinic operations as assigned.
• Assists patients with moving to and from various treatment areas and equipment.
• Completes clerical tasks to include ordering supplies, answering the phone, completing insurance forms and any other related activities.
• Serves as a liaison between physical therapist and patients.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Entry level knowledge of physical therapy principles, practices and processes.
• Knowledge of coding procedures.
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Electronic Medical Record.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask efficiently and effectively.
• Ability to act calmly and effectively in a busy or stressful situation.
• One (1) year related experience is required.

About Us

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) is a nationally recognized, top-tier public research university that unites the power of higher education, biomedical discovery and healthcare within one visionary institution. As the third-largest research university in Texas and a Carnegie R1-designated institution, UT San Antonio is a model of access and excellence — advancing knowledge, social mobility and public health across South Texas and beyond. UT San Antonio serves approximately 42,000 students in 320 academic programs spanning science, engineering, medicine, health, liberal arts, AI, cybersecurity, business, education and more. With 17,000 faculty and staff, UT San Antonio has been recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Employers for Company Culture.

Benefits

• Medical: UT SELECT Medical insurance is offered free for employees and administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. Family members can be added to the plan through payroll deduction. Employees and their dependents receive discounted copays and coinsurance when using UT Health Physicians, a network of 800 premier physicians including more than 100 specialists.
• Life Insurance: Employees receive $50,000 of group term life insurance and $50,000 of basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance for free, with options to purchase additional employee and dependent coverage for both at group rates.
• Dental: Three dental insurance plan options are available for employees and their families through Delta Dental Insurance Company: two PPOs and one dental HMO plan. Both PPO plans allow employees to choose any licensed dentist.
• Vision: Fully insured Vision Care benefits are offered by Superior Vision Services. Two vision plan options that offer either standard or enhanced vision benefits.
• Disability: Employees can enroll in Disability Insurance which provides income if a non-work related illness or injury prevents you from working.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs): Employees can enroll in FSAs to set aside money from earnings before taxes for qualifying dependent day care expenses or out-of-pocket health care expenses.
• Retirement: Employees are eligible for either the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP). TRS is a defined benefit retirement plan which UT Health matches employee contributions. ORP is for eligible faculty and staff employees. Voluntary retirement programs are also available to invest before- or after-tax dollars with the choice of five quality retirement plan providers.
• Time Off:
  • Front-loaded Paid Time Off: 128 to 208 hours (16 to 26 days) of Paid Time Off based on years of service, given at the start of each fiscal year. PTO may be prorated in year one based on date of hire.
  • Extended Illness Bank: 8 hours (1 day) accrued per month which can be used for illness or injury after one day of Paid Time Off is taken.
  • Paid Family Leave: Up to 240 hours (6 weeks) to care for a spouse, child, or parent after 6 months of consecutive employment.
  • Holidays: 12 set paid holidays each year.
• Discounts: Employees enjoy a range of discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership.