OakBend Medical Center·Sugar Land, Texas
The Physical Therapy Technician will work under the direct supervision of a Physical Therapist, assisting with supervised patient treatments. This role also involves maintaining the Physical Therapy department in a clean and orderly manner.
Under the direct supervision of a Physical Therapist, the Physical Therapy Technician the person will be utilized in supervised patient treatments and in maintaining the PT department in a clean and orderly manner.
MINIMUM EDUCATION High school diploma or GED; relevant experience in lieu of High School Diploma/GED education will be considered. Graduation from a technical program preferred. MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE Previous experience in Physical Therapy clinic preferred. REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS Basic Life Support certification required through the American Heart Association or other pre-approved accredited certification program. REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES Knowledge of regulations, QA and procedures, and quality patient care. Successful completion department specific and/or hospital required training courses. Must be able to treat patients of all ages from pediatric to geriatric. ABOUT OAKBEND: OakBend Medical Center is an independent hospital providing exceptional and compassionate care to patients and the community since 1950. The OakBend family consists of outstanding team members caring for the community at three hospitals and many specialty centers. OakBend’s services and programs include its signature No Wait ER, an advanced trauma center, certified stroke program, hospital air ambulance services and a hospital-based skilled nursing facility. We remain committed to providing a rewarding environment to our team members, to providing necessary services to the community and to developing the best methods to care for our patients, ensuring a healthy future for generations.
A high school diploma or GED is the minimum education requirement, though relevant experience may substitute; graduation from a technical program is preferred. Previous experience in a Physical Therapy clinic is preferred, and Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association is required.
Market context
In Texas, Physical Therapy Technician roles are commonly tied to outpatient clinic volume and support day-to-day patient flow, so prior clinic experience can help you stand out. This role is competitive because employers often prefer a technical program background, PT clinic experience, and Basic Life Support certification, while the minimum requirement may be a high school diploma or GED. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your BLS status and highlight any hands-on rehab or patient-care experience in your application.
