Physical Therapy Tech: Pathway to PT/OT Leadership

Arete' Health PT; Huntington Beach (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Arete Health is seeking a Physical Therapy Technician to support therapists in outpatient settings, prepare treatment areas, assist with therapeutic programs, and ensure safety and equipment readiness.

Candidates with degrees in exercise science or related fields, and certifications like NASM/ACSM/CSCS are preferred; strong teamwork, organizational and tech skills needed to manage scheduling, documentation in EMR, and patient interactions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science or related field or completion of a certified technical program.
• Preferred certifications: NASM, ACSM, NSCA, ACE, CSCS, ATC, EMT-Basic.
• Coursework includes 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

Empathy

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science or related field

Certified technical program completed

Tools

EMR systems

Scheduling software

MS Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Arete Health is seeking a Physical Therapy Technician to support therapists in outpatient settings, prepare treatment areas, assist with therapeutic programs, and ensure safety and equipment readiness.

Candidates with degrees in exercise science or related fields, and certifications like NASM/ACSM/CSCS are preferred; strong teamwork, organizational and tech skills needed to manage scheduling, documentation in EMR, and patient interactions.