Ortho PT Technician — Patient Care & Therapy Prep

Hirebridge; Michigan City (IN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakeshore Bone & Joint Institute in northwest Indiana seeks an organized, patient‑focused support professional to assist therapists and front desk tasks across multiple facilities. Responsibilities include equipment setup, patient check‑in, and coordinating non‑clinical duties.

The role requires standing for long periods, assisting with transfers, and maintaining a sanitary treatment environment, with travel between Chesterton, Crown Point, Michigan City, Portage, and Schererville facilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Professionalism with prompt attendance and flexibility.
• Attention to detail and ability to work collaboratively with the team.

Responsibilities

• Set up therapy equipment and tools before sessions.
• Answer phone, schedule appointments, and check in patients.
• Escort or transport patients to and from treatment area.
• Help patients get into position or move safely from exercises.
• Promote infection control; clean and sanitize treatment areas and gear after use.
• Gather laundry, order and restock supplies, and organize inventory.
• Check devices to ensure they are safe and working correctly.
• Streamline patient intake, insurance authorization workflows, and discharge planning to minimize delays.
• Assist patients with non-clinical elements of care under staff direction.
• Assist therapists with duties that require extra hands, like casting splints.
• Deliver ultrasound treatment to non-Medicare patients.
• Apply electrodes to patients as directed by therapists but not setting stimulation perimeters or turning stimulator on.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Professionalism & reliability

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Lakeshore Bone & Joint Institute in northwest Indiana seeks an organized, patient‑focused support professional to assist therapists and front desk tasks across multiple facilities. Responsibilities include equipment setup, patient check‑in, and coordinating non‑clinical duties.

The role requires standing for long periods, assisting with transfers, and maintaining a sanitary treatment environment, with travel between Chesterton, Crown Point, Michigan City, Portage, and Schererville facilities.