Patient Care Tech-Therapy Per Diem

Overview

Patient Care Technician Therapy Per Diem

Join our world‑class team of driven, passionate healthcare professionals who are focused on service excellence and providing top quality care!

South Texas Rehabilitation Hospital in Brownsville, Texas provides high‑quality inpatient rehabilitation services to patients across the South Texas region. Our hospital is devoted to restoring health and independence for individuals recovering from strokes, brain and spinal cord injuries, orthopedic injuries, and other serious conditions that benefit from intensive therapy. We offer a comprehensive range of rehabilitation programs – including neurological rehab, orthopedic rehab, and cardiac/pulmonary rehab – led by our compassionate team of specialists.

At South Texas Rehabilitation Hospital, patients receive personalized one‑on‑one therapy, bilingual support (English and Spanish), and family education to ensure a smooth transition back to home. Joint Commission–accredited and recognized in the top tier of rehab facilities nationwide, we are proud to provide patient‑centered care in a friendly environment, helping our patients achieve life‑changing improvements.

• A passion for patient care, a team player, motivating and collaborating therapist to assist patients to reach the best outcome.
• N.A Certification preferred.
• Experience as a C.N.A. or Patient Care Technician required.
• Current CPR.

As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, we offer robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs. These programs focus on enhancing the employees’ work experience, recognizing, and celebrating achievements. We also encourage employees to share their work experience through “My Ernest Journey” and through our Engagement Survey, where our approach is “You spoke, we listened”. These platforms provide additional avenues for employees to give feedback about their work experience and share what is important to them.

Required Skills:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• CPR Certification required.
• One (1) year experience in a hospital setting preferred.

Additional Qualifications/

Skills:

• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
• Demonstrates awareness of current Infection Control requirements and practices.
• Demonstrates clinical proficiency utilizing policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Demonstrates appropriate use of supplies and equipment.
• Demonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.

Working under the supervision of a licensed therapist, primarily responsible for providing support care to patients and therapy staff. Integrates the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.