<p>A well-established orthopedic and sports medicine physician network in Houston, Texas is seeking a Rehabilitation Technician to support a multidisciplinary clinical team spanning diagnosis through recovery and rehabilitation. The practice is led by board-certified orthopedic surgeons with a collective presence in the Houston community since 1975, operating across multiple convenient locations throughout the greater Houston area. This role offers hands-on exposure to a broad patient population — pediatric through geriatric — within a high-functioning, patient-centered outpatient rehabilitation environment.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage</li> <li>401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match</li> <li>Generous paid time off</li> <li>Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)</li> <li>Continuing education and career development opportunities</li> <li>Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program</li> <li>Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, and auto and home insurance</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Outpatient orthopedic and sports medicine setting within a large, multi-site physician network across greater Houston</li> <li>Multidisciplinary team model: orthopedic surgeons, physical therapists (PT), physical therapist assistants (PTA), occupational therapists (OT), and occupational therapist assistants (OTA) working in close collaboration</li> <li>Patient population spans pediatric through geriatric, covering the full continuum of orthopedic and rehabilitation care</li> <li>Rehab Tech works under the direct supervision of licensed PT, PTA, OT, or OTA at all times</li> <li>Responsibilities include patient transport, preparation of treatment areas, hydrotherapy area maintenance, and equipment readiness checks</li> <li>Hands-on involvement in dressing changes and donning/doffing of orthopedic braces</li> <li>Inventory management support alongside therapists and assistants</li> <li>Competency-based onboarding with established benchmarks to be completed within the introductory period</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree preferred</li> <li>American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required</li> <li>Minimum six months of experience in a healthcare setting preferred</li> <li>Ability to work with patients across the full age spectrum, from pediatric through geriatric</li> <li>Completion of all established position competencies within the designated introductory period</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Houston is the fourth-largest city in the United States and one of the most culturally diverse metropolitan areas in the country, offering a low cost of living relative to other major metros, no state income tax, and a robust job market. The greater Houston area provides access to world-class dining, arts, professional sports, and outdoor recreation, including proximity to the Gulf Coast. Candidates relocating from out of state will find a welcoming, dynamic city with strong infrastructure and a well-established medical community.</p>