Rehabilitation Technician- Advanced Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine (2285)

Seeking a reliable and motivated Rehabilitation Technician to assist the therapist/assistant in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in an outpatient clinic setting. This role supports clinicians in preparing treatment areas, assisting with therapeutic activities, managing equipment, and ensuring smooth clinic operations. Enjoy a collaborative, team-oriented environment while making a meaningful impact on patient recovery and independence. Looking for either full-time or part-time.

Key Responsibilities:

- Prepare and maintain treatment areas, ensuring equipment is clean, organized, and in safe working order.

- Assist therapists in providing supervised therapeutic exercises and activities as directed, within non-clinical scope of practice.

- Set up and adjust equipment for patient use; provide patient positioning and support during therapy sessions.

- Escort patients to and from treatment areas; ensure patient comfort and safety.

- Monitor patient performance during activities and promptly report observations to the supervising therapist.

- Manage supplies and assist with inventory tracking and restocking.

- Support therapists with clerical duties including scheduling assistance, photocopying, and maintaining patient flow.

- Help maintain infection control standards, including cleaning equipment and surfaces between patient use.

- Assist with clinic marketing and community outreach activities as needed.

Qualifications

Required Skills & Competencies

- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for patient and team interaction.

- Ability to follow detailed instructions from licensed therapists.

- Strong organizational skills to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

- Physical stamina to assist patients, move equipment, and perform frequent lifting.

- Dependability and professionalism in attendance, appearance, and work ethic.

Qualifications

- Education: High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Strongly desired candidates are those currently enrolled in, or in the process of applying to, a Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapist Assistant, or Occupational Therapy Assistant program.

- Experience: Prior experience in a physical therapy, occupational therapy, or other rehabilitation setting preferred but not required; will train the right candidate.

- Language Ability : Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions; communicate courteously and clearly with patients and staff, both in person and over the phone.

- Math Ability : Basic math skills for measuring, counting, and equipment adjustments.

- Reasoning Ability : Ability to recognize safety hazards, follow protocols, and make appropriate judgments within scope of role.

- Computer Skills : Basic computer literacy; experience with EMR systems preferred.

- Licensure : No license required; must work under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist or Occupational Therapist in compliance with the Texas Practice Acts.

- Supervisory Responsibilities : None; however, a Lead Rehabilitation Technician may be assigned supervisory duties by the Clinic Manager to assist in the administration, training, and coordination of other Rehabilitation Technicians.

Working Conditions & Physical Demands

- Noise Level : Moderate.

- Travel : Primarily works at one clinic but may occasionally travel between locations to provide patient care; travel is not reimbursed.

- Physical Requirements : Regularly required to sit, talk, and hear; frequently stand, walk, use hands, bend, stoop, lift up to 50 lbs (frequently) and 70 lbs (occasionally), climb, balance, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

- Vision Requirements : Close vision, peripheral vision, ability to adjust focus; ability to spend 4–5 hours daily in front of a computer.