Clinical PT Technician - Launchpad for future PT/OT leaders

Areté Health PT; Myrtle Beach (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Arete Health is seeking a PhysicalTherapy Technician (PTT) to support therapists, prepare treatment areas, and help deliver approved therapeutic programs in a fast-paced outpatient clinic.

This role targets individuals with backgrounds in exercise science, kinesiology, athletic training, or related health sciences and offers hands-on learning toward PT/OT/ATC pathways with potential sponsorship for advanced studies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Athletic Training, Biology, or related field; OR completion of a certified technical program.
• Coursework: Anatomy, Physiology, Biomechanics, Exercise Prescription, EMR documentation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment areas and equipment ensuring safety and readiness.
• Assist therapists in implementing therapeutic programs.
• Apply supervised therapeutic modalities (heat/cold packs, electrotherapy setup).
• Monitor patient safety, comfort, and adherence during sessions.
• Maintain, clean, and calibrate therapeutic equipment.
• Track supplies and coordinate vendor communication.
• Support scheduling workflows and productivity targets.
• Document patient progress and interactions in EMR systems.
• Assist with insurance and clerical workflows as needed.

Skills

Compassion and communication

Patient care excellence

Exercise demonstration

Safe patient transfers

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science / Kinesiology / Athletic Training or related field

Certified technical program completion

Tools

EMR systems

Scheduling software

MS Office / Google Workspace

Job description

Arete Health is seeking a PhysicalTherapy Technician (PTT) to support therapists, prepare treatment areas, and help deliver approved therapeutic programs in a fast-paced outpatient clinic.

This role targets individuals with backgrounds in exercise science, kinesiology, athletic training, or related health sciences and offers hands-on learning toward PT/OT/ATC pathways with potential sponsorship for advanced studies.