Rehabilitation Technician- Advanced Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine (2169)

## Description

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 (must work on Fridays if 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.