Therapy Technician Full-Time

The-Children; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription insurance

Dental and Vision coverage

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Job summary

The Children’s Institute of Pittsburgh is seeking a Therapy Technician to join our full-time therapy team. This entry-level position assists therapists, prepares treatment activities, and helps with patient transfers and supervision during aqua therapy and gym sessions.

You will support daily operations, organize treatment spaces, and help with scheduling under supervision, contributing to high-quality pediatric care.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred, basic computer skills.
• Current and valid certification in CPR and First Aide required (we can provide training)
• Previous experience in a healthcare setting is preferred.
• Clearances Required: Act 73 FBI, Act 34 Criminal Clearance, and Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance

Responsibilities

• Prepares patient treatment activities prior to sessions and cleans/organizes treatment area after sessions.
• Assists with patient treatment, such as transfers and group activities under direct supervision of a therapist.
• Safely transports patients to and from treatment area.
• Acts as the Lifeguard for all Aqua Therapy sessions in the pools.
• Second on-site person for therapy sessions in gyms, treatment areas, and pools.
• Organizes and maintains order in treatment and storage areas.
• Identifies low inventory and restocking needs.
• Notifies Supervisor of malfunctioning equipment.
• Completes filing and answering phones and assists with scheduling

Skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

CPR certification

First Aid certification

Job description

At The Children’s Institute of Pittsburgh, we’ve built our legacy on being amazing. After more than a century of the highest quality care and service to children and their families, we’re forever proud of our team members who don’t just make a career here – they make a difference.

Job Title: Therapy Technician

Location: The Children's Institute, Squirrel Hill Campus, 1405 Shady Avenue, Pittsburgh PA 15217

Schedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday

About the Team

The Children’s Institute's therapy team is a leader in pediatric services. Our compassionate and knowledgeable team provides excellent care in Physical, Occupational, and Speech therapies.

About the Position

The Therapy Technician is a full‑time, entry‑level position responsible for completing job tasks that facilitate the efficient and effective daily operation of the therapy disciplines. Other responsibilities include:

• Prepares patient treatment activities prior to sessions and cleans/organizes treatment area after sessions.
• Assists with patient treatment, such as transfers and group activities. Reinforces therapist's directions, etc. Assistance with patient treatment always occurs under the direct supervision of a therapist.
• Safely transports patients to and from treatment area.
• Acts as the Lifeguard for all Aqua Therapy sessions completed in the therapy pools
• Acts as the second on-site person for all therapy sessions taking place in the therapy gyms, therapy treatment areas, and therapy pools
• Organizes and maintains order in treatment and storage areas.
• Identifies low inventory and supply needs and completes restocking.
• Notifies Supervisor of malfunctioning equipment or equipment in need of repair.
• Completes filing and copying, answering phones and assists with scheduling.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred, basic computer skills.
• Current and valid certification in CPR and First Aide required (we can provide training)
• Previous experience in a healthcare setting is preferred.
• Clearances Required: Act 73 FBI, Act 34 Criminal Clearance, and Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance

Our Amazing Benefits

We're proud to offer generous benefits to our team members. Regular full-time team members are eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical and Prescription insurance-Choice of two health plans and networks
• Dental and Vision-Free coverage for team members.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
• Medical, Bereavement, Educational, & Personal Leaves
• Parental leave (birth & adoption) paid-6 weeks
• 403b Retirement Plan – pre-tax & Roth options; employer match after 1 year
• Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program – CI qualifies as non-profit
• Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Development/CEU’s
• Life and Short- & Long-Term Disability insurance
• Credit Union
• Team Member Recognition Events
• Referral bonus
• CPR-employer paid

Are you looking for a position where you can make a lasting impact in the lives of children and their families? Are you ready to brighten the future of Amazing Children? We want to hear from you!

The Children's Institute of Pittsburgh is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We serve a diverse population of children and families, and we want our workforce to reflect that same diversity. We want all interested individuals to feel welcome in applying for a career at our amazing place – we can't wait to meet you!

The Children's Institute does not exclude, deny benefits to, or otherwise discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, religious creed, AIDS or HIV status, disability, ancestry, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, union membership, or veteran/military status in employment.