Therapy Aide

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.