Hands-On Physical Therapy Tech: Rehab & Recovery

Sport Ortho Urgent Care; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Sport Ortho Urgent Care in Murfreesboro, TN is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapy Technician to join our hands-on team. You will assist therapists, guide patients through rehab exercises, and help maintain a safe, efficient clinic environment.

This active role emphasizes collaboration with therapists and clinic staff, with opportunities to develop skills in rehabilitation, documentation, and patient care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Healthcare, athletic training, exercise science, kinesiology, or PT experience is a plus.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Dependable, professional, and team-oriented.
• Ability to learn infection-control procedures.
• Flexibility to work across PT clinics within the market.

Responsibilities

• Assist physical therapists and PTAs with patient treatment plans and daily therapy sessions.
• Guide patients through prescribed therapeutic exercises under the therapist's direction.
• Demonstrate proper exercise form, technique, and body mechanics.
• Monitor patients during exercises and report pain, fatigue, or concerns to the therapist.
• Assist patients with walking, transfers, balance activities, and use of assistive devices.
• Set up, clean, and maintain treatment areas and equipment.
• Apply hot/cold therapy and other modalities as directed and supervised by the PT.
• Encourage and motivate patients throughout their rehabilitation.
• Document exercises, repetitions, patient participation, and responses as directed.
• Assist with scheduling, patient communication, records, and insurance authorization follow-up.
• Maintain a clean, organized, safe, patient-focused therapy environment.
• Work collaboratively with therapists, clinic staff, patients, and families.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Sport Ortho Urgent Care in Murfreesboro, TN is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapy Technician to join our hands-on team. You will assist therapists, guide patients through rehab exercises, and help maintain a safe, efficient clinic environment.

This active role emphasizes collaboration with therapists and clinic staff, with opportunities to develop skills in rehabilitation, documentation, and patient care.