Pediatric Rehab Therapy Technician: Treat, Train, Thrive

UnityPoint Health; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Daily Pay

Adoption assistance

Job summary

UnityPoint Health in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a Therapy Technician to support rehabilitation patients alongside physical, occupational, and speech therapists. You will assist with patient prep, mobility, and basic therapy activities while helping maintain a safe, organized treatment area.

This position also involves managing supplies, scheduling, and clerical tasks, and ensuring equipment is clean and ready for use.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
• One (1) year of therapy aide experience, or enrollment in a related program, preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BCLS) certification through the American Heart Association required.
• IL & IA Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter training within 60 days of hire.
• IL & IA Dependent Adult Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Support therapists and patients by preparing treatment areas, setting up equipment, and ensuring therapy spaces are clean, safe, and well stocked.
• Clean and sanitize therapy equipment, change linens between patients, and maintain organized supply and equipment storage.
• Assist with direct and indirect patient care activities under supervision, including mobility training, strengthening, and range-of-motion exercises.
• Contribute to smooth department operations by ordering and organizing supplies, assisting with scheduling and clerical tasks, and maintaining required logs and documentation.
• Participate in performance improvement initiatives, departmental and hospital meetings, and support program activities such as home exercise preparation.
• May assist with mentoring volunteers, supporting audits, and other tasks that enhance patient care and operational excellence.

Job description

UnityPoint Health in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a Therapy Technician to support rehabilitation patients alongside physical, occupational, and speech therapists. You will assist with patient prep, mobility, and basic therapy activities while helping maintain a safe, organized treatment area.

This position also involves managing supplies, scheduling, and clerical tasks, and ensuring equipment is clean and ready for use.