OakBend Medical Center·Friendswood, Texas
The technician provides supervised patient treatments under the direction of a Physical Therapist. They are also responsible for keeping the Physical Therapy department clean and orderly.
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.
Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and a Basic Life Support certification. Previous experience in a physical therapy clinic and graduation from a technical program are preferred.
Market context
In Texas, physical therapy technician roles are typically tied to outpatient rehab, hospital, and clinic staffing needs, so demand often follows patient volume and therapy schedules. Competition can be stronger for candidates with clinic experience, technical program training, and current Basic Life Support certification. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform against the original posting, then confirm your BLS status and highlight any hands-on rehab or patient-care experience in your application.
