An Occupational Therapy Aide assists occupational therapists and technicians to help patients with injuries, illnesses, or disabilities. Sets up treatment areas and equipment, handles clerical tasks, and helps move patients. Works in the office of an occupational therapist or an healthcare setting.
The West Texas Rehabilitation Center - 3.3 Abilene, TX Job Details 1 hour ago Qualifications Collaborate with healthcare professionals Computer operation Direct patient care Food service purchasing Patient transfer methods Computer literacy In-person customer service Working with pediatric populations Assisting medical staff Patient service Preparing medical treatment area Aquatic therapy Experience working with children Rehabilitation equipment Food supply stocking Desktop applications Medical equipment cleaning Care facility supply management Computer skills Food ordering Clean workspace maintenance Patient escort assistance Entry level Healthcare facilities housekeeping Full Job Description Pediatric Therapy Technician Help Kids Grow, Learn, and Thrive Every Day! Do you enjoy working with children and want a career where you can make a meaningful difference? We're looking for an energetic, compassionate, and dependable Pediatric Therapy Technician to join us. If you're someone who loves being part of a team, enjoys staying busy, and wants to support children as they reach their fullest potential, we'd love to meet you! About this Role As a Pediatric Therapy Technician, you'll play an important role in creating a fun, safe, and supportive therapy environment for children of all ages and abilities. Working alongside our licensed therapists, you'll help prepare treatment spaces, assist with therapy activities, support patient care, and keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes. Every day brings new opportunities to make a difference—not only for our patients but also for their families and your teammates. What You'll Do Support licensed therapists during therapy sessions and patient activities. Help transport patients safely within the clinic and at school locations. Assist with aquatic (pool) therapy when needed. Prepare, clean, sanitize, and organize therapy equipment and treatment areas. Manage therapy supplies by maintaining inventory and ordering materials. Assist with our food program by purchasing, preparing, storing, and monitoring food supplies. Keep accurate cleaning, inventory, and ordering logs. Perform clerical and departmental support duties as assigned. Work collaboratively with therapists and other team members to provide exceptional patient care. What Makes This Role Different At our organization, you're more than a technician—you become part of a mission-driven team that's changing lives every day. You'll enjoy: ?? Building meaningful relationships with children and their families. ?? Working alongside passionate therapists who are committed to helping you succeed. ?? A positive, team-oriented culture where collaboration and having fun go hand in hand. ?? Opportunities to learn new skills and grow professionally. ?? The satisfaction of seeing the progress your support helps make possible. If you're looking for a job where every day has purpose and your work truly matters, this is the place for you. We're looking for someone who is: Passionate about working with children of all ages and ability levels. Friendly, dependable, and committed to providing outstanding customer service. An excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills. Comfortable using basic computer programs. Organized, proactive, and able to work independently as well as part of a team. Able to lift up to 55 pounds and assist with two-person patient transfers. Able to stand, walk, bend, and remain active throughout the workday. Committed to maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming therapy environment. Why Join Us? We believe in doing the right thing, supporting one another, and creating a workplace where excellence and compassion go hand in hand. If you're ready to be part of a team that's making a lasting impact in the lives of children and families, we'd love to hear from you! Apply today and help make every milestone possible. Click HERE for the full job description and requirements. WTRC provides a unique opportunity to work alongside professionals from Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy, Orthotics, Prosthetics, Audiology, and more all in one location! Please complete an online application if you would like to join the WTRC Team. If you would like to learn more about WTRC, follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @westtexasrehab. To check out some of our patient stories, check out our YouTube channel, WestTexasRehabilitationCenter
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West Texas Rehabilitation Center is a private, non-profit, 501 (c)(3) organization dedicated to providing outpatient care to more than 500 patients per day. WTRC opened in 1953, is a nationally respected outpatient physical rehabilitation facility. Our Mission is to improve the quality of life of those we serve regardless of financial circumstances. Our Vision is to be the premier provider of outpatient rehabilitation services in the West Texas area and continue to serve as a regional referral center through the provision of our comprehensive outpatient services. We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
