Rehabilitation Technician- Advanced Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine

Ortholonestar · Houston, TX Full Time
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Job Description

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. 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.

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What Most Job Listings Don’t Tell You

General overview for this role type — specific duties and requirements vary by employer.

Support roles in senior living — housekeeping, maintenance, activities, and social work — are far more resident-facing than similar positions in other industries. Housekeepers and maintenance staff interact with residents in their personal living spaces daily, which requires discretion, patience, and genuine respect for the people who live there. In Texas, even non-clinical staff must complete facility-specific training on topics like abuse prevention, infection control, and emergency procedures.

Activities coordinators and social workers play a direct role in resident well-being — isolation and depression are significant concerns in senior living, and programming that keeps residents socially engaged has measurable health outcomes. Maintenance staff in senior care need to understand life-safety systems (fire alarms, emergency generators, call systems) and are often the first responders for building emergencies. Background checks are required for all positions, and many facilities prefer candidates who have previous experience working with older adults.

What to Expect in This Role Day-to-Day

Based on typical senior living facilities in the Houston area.

For housekeeping roles, the day follows a room-by-room schedule — cleaning resident rooms, sanitizing common areas, managing laundry, and responding to spill or accident cleanups as they happen. Infection control protocols are more rigorous than in hotels or commercial cleaning, especially during flu season or respiratory illness outbreaks.

Maintenance staff handle a daily work order queue — everything from changing light bulbs and fixing call buttons to HVAC maintenance and plumbing repairs. Life-safety equipment checks (fire extinguishers, exit lighting, generator testing) happen on set schedules. Activities professionals plan and lead group programming — exercise classes, crafts, music sessions, outings — and also provide one-on-one engagement for residents who cannot participate in group settings. Social workers manage care conferences, discharge planning, family mediation, and community resource referrals. Across all these roles, the common thread is that you become a familiar, trusted presence in residents' daily lives.

Houston Area Salary Data

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Home Health and Personal Care Aide positions in the Houston metro area earn a median wage of $10.97/hr ($22,818/yr). The typical range is $10.60 – $13.28/hr (25th–75th percentile).

Entry Level (10th) $20,613/yr
Houston Median $22,818/yr
Experienced (90th) $30,597/yr
vs. National Median -34.6%

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metro Area). Salary data provided by Houston Senior Living Guide.

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