Physical Therapy Technician - El Paso, TX
Company: Optum
Location: El Paso
Posted on: June 30, 2025
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Job Description:
Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by
technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The
work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by
connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data, and
resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a
culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers,
comprehensive benefits, and career development opportunities. Come
make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance
health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring.
Connecting. Growing together. Schedule : Monday to Friday, 8 AM- 5
PM Location : Onsite - 1721 N Lee Trevino Dr, Bldg. B, El Paso, TX
79936 Primary Responsibilities: Provides patient care under the
direct supervision of the Physical Therapist and in accordance with
the patient’s written plan of care Verify that therapy services
have been authorized approved by the payer when applicable Track
the number of approved visits and/or treatments and notify the
Physical Therapist of the corresponding status As instructed by the
Physical Therapist, assists the patients with their assigned
modalities and/or exercises to ensure comprehension, proper
technique, and patient safety, in accordance with the written plan
of care Notify the Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist
Assistant if the patient reports any discomfort, increased pain,
light-headedness, weakness, or other unexpected symptom(s) while
performing the exercises Assist with appointment scheduling as
needed to meet patients’ needs, minimize wait times, and facilitate
efficient use of resources Assist with registration and/or
check-out procedures as needed Work cooperatively with the Therapy
and Clinic teams to facilitate open communication, ensure prompt
delivery of care, and promote excellent customer service to both
internal and external customers Communicate unexpected delays/wait
times to patients in the therapy treatment and exercise areas
Ensure that the lobby, treatment and exercise areas are tidy and
clean throughout the shift to promote a pleasant environment for
both patients and staff Decontaminate therapy equipment,
examination tables, and other surfaces prior to and after each
patient use as per manufacturer guidelines and/or company policies
and standard operating procedures (SOP) File/retrieve patient
records as applicable Maintain the highest standards of
professional conducts Comply with Bloodborne Pathogens and Hazard
Communication standards Perform all other related duties as
assigned You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in
an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction
on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide
development for other roles you may be interested in. Required
Qualifications: High School Diploma/GED (or higher) Intermediate
level of verbal communication and customer service skills Ability
to learn and demonstrate proficiency of learned therapy-related
tasks at the completion of training Ability to learn and become
proficient with approved Practice Management System (PMS),
Electronic Health Record (EHR) and other applications as needed to
meet the needs of the business Preferred Qualifications:
Demonstrate excellent planning, organizational, conflict resolution
and interpersonal skills Knowledge of medical terminology preferred
Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred Strong prioritization
and time management skills Pay is based on several factors
including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work
experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we
offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive
and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k
contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility
requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us,
you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The
hourly pay for this role will range from $16.00 to $27.69 per hour
based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws
as applicable. At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people
live healthier lives and make the health system work better for
everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality,
age, location, and income–deserves the opportunity to live their
healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many
barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by
people of color, historically marginalized groups, and those with
lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the
environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that
addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an
enterprise priority reflected in our mission. UnitedHealth Group is
an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected
veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local,
state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. UnitedHealth Group
is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug
test before beginning employment. RPO RED
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