Therapy Aide

Description

Occupational Therapy Technician – Outpatient Orthopedic Clinic

Job Summary

The Occupational Therapy Technician supports licensed occupational therapists in delivering high-quality care to patients recovering from orthopedic injuries, surgeries, and upper-extremity conditions. This role emphasizes assisting with therapeutic exercises, maintaining clinic flow, and ensuring a clean, organized treatment environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with patient treatment sessions
• Guide patients through therapist-prescribed exercises (e.g., range of motion, strengthening, fine motor tasks)
• Help position patients and ensure proper body mechanics during activities
• Provide motivation and reinforce therapist instructions
• Set up and maintain therapy equipment
• Prepare modalities and tools (e.g., resistance bands, hand therapy equipment, splints, paraffin baths)
• Clean and sanitize equipment between patients following clinic protocols
• Support upper-extremity rehab
• Assist with hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder therapy activities
• Help with splint application/removal under therapist direction
• Ensure efficient clinic flow
• Prepare treatment areas quickly
• Monitor session timing and assist with transitions between patients
• Keep supplies stocked
• Administrative support
• Schedule appointments and confirm visits
• Document scanning
• Observe and report
• Communicate patient responses, discomfort, or changes to the therapist
• May Require travel between North and South locations
• Other Duties as assigned
  

Work Environment

• Fast-paced outpatient orthopedic clinic
• Frequent interaction with post-op and injury recovery patients
• Team-based setting with therapists, assistants, and front office staff
  
  

Preferred Skills & Traits

• Interest in orthopedics, sports rehab, or hand therapy
• Strong multitasking ability in a busy clinic
• Good understanding of basic anatomy (especially upper extremity)
• Physical ability to assist patients and remain on feet for extended periods
• Clear communication and a professional, energetic demeanor
  
  

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Prior experience in a rehab, athletic training, or fitness setting preferred
• CPR/BLS certification often preferred
  
  

Salary & Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• PTO package and paid holidays
• Company-paid life insurance and long term disability insurance
• Ability to purchase accident insurance, short and long-term disability insurance.
• Retirement Plan eligibility after one year of service with eligibility in company profit sharing
• Monday – Friday work schedules
• Flexible work schedules depending on demand
  
  

Ideal Candidate

Someone planning to pursue a career in occupational therapy, physical therapy, athletic training, or a related healthcare field—especially with an interest in orthopedic or sports-related rehab.