Therapy Technician

Therapy Tech

Columbia Pediatric Therapy

Our Mission

At Columbia Pediatric Therapy, we provide children with the highest quality speech, feeding, occupational, and related therapy services. Through integrated, family-centered care, we help children discover their potential and live their best lives.

Purpose of the Position

Do you love helping children and families? Do you love working with fun, happy co-workers that are also trying to help kids live their best lives?

The Therapy Aide provides essential support to our therapy team by helping maintain an organized, clean, welcoming, and well-prepared therapy environment. This role also provides administrative support to help the clinic operate efficiently and create a positive experience for children, families, and staff.

Final Valuable Product

A highly supported therapy team, well-organized, clean and welcoming therapy spaces, well-prepared therapy materials, and efficient administrative support that helps the clinic run smoothly.

Reports To
* Clinical Manager
* Patient Services Manager

Position Type & Schedule
* Part-time
* Approximately 20 hours per week
* 4 hours per day, Monday-Friday
* Schedule may vary based on clinic needs

Ideal Candidate

The ideal Therapy Aide is energetic, dependable, organized, proactive and genuinely enjoys working with children. They are comfortable in a fast-paced pediatric environment, take initiative, communicate well, and are willing to jump in wherever support is needed.

Skills & Qualifications
* Positive, enthusiastic outlook
* Confident, friendly, and outgoing personality

* Enjoys working with children and families
* Ability to build positive relationships with children, families, and team members
* Strong attention to detail and timeliness
* Excellent follow-through and accountability
* Reliable attendance and punctuality
* Flexible and able to adapt quickly to changing needs
* Strong organizational skills
* Effective and efficient problem-solving skills
* Good verbal and written communication skills
* Basic computer proficiency; Microsoft Office/Microsoft 365 experience is a plus
* Demonstrates responsibility, professionalism, and good judgment
* Comfortable working collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary therapy team
* Self-motivated, proactive and willing to take initiative to observe what is needed for the team
* Comfortable working in a busy, active pediatric environment
* Demonstrates physical abilities to reach, bend, lift and move therapy equipment and supplies

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Therapy Team Support
* Prepare therapy spaces and materials before scheduled sessions
* Assist therapists with gathering, organizing, and preparing treatment materials during treatment sessions

* Create therapy materials under the direction of therapists
* Assist with set-up and clean-up of therapeutic activities and modalities as directed
* Help ensure therapists have the supplies and equipment needed for sessions
* Restock therapy materials and supplies as needed
* Support therapists with non-clinical tasks to maximize their time with patients
* Assist with transitions between therapy sessions when appropriate and directed
* Assist with communication between staff, therapists and families on administrative and non-clinical topics

Therapy Environment
* Maintain clean, organized, safe, and welcoming therapy spaces
* Clean and sanitize toys, equipment and surfaces according to clinic procedures
* Return toys, equipment, and materials to their designated locations
* Identify and report damaged and/or missing toys and/or unsafe equipment
* Help maintain an inviting environment for children and families
* Support organization and upkeep of therapy gyms, treatment rooms, and shared spaces

Administrative Support
* Perform basic office and clerical duties as needed
* Assist with organizing paperwork, supplies, and other administrative materials
* Help with copying, filing, scanning, assembling materials, and other administrative tasks
* Support front office staff with appropriate non-clinical tasks as assigned
* Assist with special projects and clinic initiatives

* Help maintain organization of shared clinic resources

Teamwork & Professionalism
* Communicate effectively with therapists, administrative staff, leadership, children, and families * Maintain patient confidentiality and follow all clinic privacy policies
* Follow clinic policies, procedures, and safety guidelines
* Demonstrate professionalism and a positive attitude throughout the workday
* Be willing to assist with tasks outside of the normal routine when clinic needs change
* Take initiative to identify ways to improve organization, efficiency, and the therapy environment
* Contribute to a positive, collaborative, and supportive clinic culture

Physical Requirements

This position is active and requires the ability to work in a pediatric therapy environment. The Therapy Aide may be required to:
* Stand and walk for extended periods
* Bend, squat, kneel, and reach
* Walk on uneven surfaces in therapy gym environments.
* Move and organize therapy equipment and supplies
* Lift and carry materials and equipment as appropriate, up to 25 lbs.
* Participate in an active environment with children
* Maintain a safe environment around therapy equipment and play areas

What Success Looks Like

A successful Therapy Aide helps the clinic feel prepared, organized, clean, and welcoming. Therapists have the materials and support they need, therapy spaces are ready for patients, administrative tasks are completed efficiently, and children and families experience a positive and supportive environment.