Therapy Technician-Part-Time

• Careers at Our Amazing Place.
• 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: Part-time (approximately 25–30 hours per week) 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 part-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 second on-site person for all therapy sessions taking place in the therapy gyms and therapy treatment areas
• 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