Rehabilitation Technician- Advanced Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine

ORTHOLONESTAR • Tomball, TX

7d • $11 - $0 • Onsite

About The Position

The Rehabilitation Technician supports Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in an outpatient clinic. The role helps prepare treatment areas, supports therapeutic activities within a non-clinical scope, manages equipment and supplies, and assists with clinic operations. Technicians work under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist or Occupational Therapist in compliance with Texas Practice Acts. The position is available full-time or part-time.

Requirements

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for interacting with patients and team members.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions from licensed therapists.
• Strong organizational skills and ability 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.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions and communicate courteously and clearly with patients and staff, in person and by phone.
• Basic math skills for measuring, counting, and equipment adjustments.
• Ability to recognize safety hazards, follow protocols, and make appropriate judgments within the role's scope.
• Basic computer literacy.
• No license required; must work under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist or Occupational Therapist in compliance with Texas Practice Acts.
• Ability to perform the stated physical activities, including frequently lifting up to 50 pounds and occasionally lifting up to 70 pounds.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Currently enrolled in, or in the process of applying to, a Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapist Assistant, or Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Prior experience in a physical therapy, occupational therapy, or other rehabilitation setting; experience is preferred but not required, and training will be provided.
• Experience with EMR systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain treatment areas, ensuring equipment is clean, organized, and safe to use.
• Assist therapists with supervised therapeutic exercises and activities as directed and within the non-clinical scope of practice.
• Set up and adjust equipment for patient use and provide patient positioning and support during therapy sessions.
• Escort patients to and from treatment areas and help ensure their 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 by cleaning equipment and surfaces between patient use.
• Assist with clinic marketing and community outreach activities as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED