Orthopedic OT/PT Technician – Multi-Location

Lakeshore Bone & Joint Institute Career Center; Chesterton (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakeshore Bone & Joint Institute Career Center in Chesterton, IN, is seeking a dedicated clinical assistant to support preparatory and post-treatment care. The role focuses on inventory, patient check-in, and assisting therapists with therapy sessions.

You'll help with ultrasound delivery, casting support, and ensuring infection control, while coordinating patient flow across multiple facilities in the Lakeshore network.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to take instruction and work collaboratively with the team.

Responsibilities

• Set up therapy equipment and tools before sessions.
• Answer phone, schedules appointments, and checks 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 efficiency.
• 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 but not setting stimulation perimeters or turning stimulator on.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Professionalism

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Lakeshore Bone & Joint Institute Career Center in Chesterton, IN, is seeking a dedicated clinical assistant to support preparatory and post-treatment care. The role focuses on inventory, patient check-in, and assisting therapists with therapy sessions.

You'll help with ultrasound delivery, casting support, and ensuring infection control, while coordinating patient flow across multiple facilities in the Lakeshore network.