Therapy Technician - Twin Cities Orthopedics

iHealth; Chaska (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Minnesota is seeking a part-time Therapy Technician to support therapists in delivering therapeutic services. Responsibilities include assisting patients, maintaining clinic cleanliness, and potentially leading fitness classes. Ideal candidates are reliable, communicative, and preferably pursuing a career in therapy or athletic training.

Benefits

Comprehensive health plans

401K with profit sharing

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Minimum of 100 hours related experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in non-billable patient services and follow instructions from Therapists.
• Help organize educational and therapeutic literature.
• Maintain cleanliness and stock supplies in exam rooms.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Reliability

Education

High School diploma or GED

Graduate programs in Physical or Occupational Therapy

Job description

The Therapy Technician supports Therapists and Therapist Assistants in delivering therapeutic healthcare services and assists with clinical responsibilities.

This part-time role requires flexible availability during clinic hours from 7am to 6pm, Monday through Friday, at locations in Eden Prairie, Chaska, and Waconia.

Twin Cities Orthopedics, part of Infinite Health Collaborative (i-Health), aims to empower patients with greater control over their healthcare.

Essential Functions:

• Assist in non-billable patient services, including guiding patients through pre-therapy exercises.
• Follow instructions from Therapists to educate and intervene with patients.
• Help organize and prepare educational and therapeutic literature, and contribute to program development.
• Collaborate with sports medicine teams for specific programs such as golf, dance, and throwing.
• Coordinate schedules and train new Volunteer Techs.
• Maintain cleanliness and stock supplies in exam rooms and therapy spaces.
• Potentially lead group and individual fitness classes if qualified.
• Safely handle weights and equipment for fitness and sports training.
• Assist with check-in procedures for fitness classes and coordinate equipment repairs.
• Transport patients within the clinic as needed.
• Perform additional site-specific duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Preference for candidates pursuing or enrolled in graduate programs in Physical or Occupational Therapy or Master's in Athletic Training.
• Minimum of 100 hours related experience.

Benefits & Compensation:

• Pay varies based on education, skills, and experience.
• Offers comprehensive health plans, 401K with profit sharing, tuition reimbursement, and other discounts.

Essential Requirements:

• Adherence to company policies, legal regulations (HIPAA, OSHA, etc.), and ethical standards.
• Reliable attendance and ability to work during clinic hours.
• Ability to travel within the clinic, lift and move equipment, and perform physical tasks.
• Effective communication and professionalism.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple priorities.

Core Values:

• Integrity, Service, Quality, Innovation, Teamwork.

Environmental Conditions:

• Clinic setting.

Notes:

• Equal Opportunity Employer, accommodations available per ADA.
• Participation in E-Verify for employment eligibility.