Aide to Physical Therapist

PT Solutions • Kinnelon, NJ

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About The Position

This hybrid role begins as a Physical Therapy Aide while the employee works toward becoming a fully licensed Physical Therapist. As an aide, the employee works alongside licensed clinicians to learn about the profession, build rapport with patients, motivate and assist them during treatment, maintain clinic cleanliness, and cover receptionist duties as needed.

After obtaining state licensure, the employee transitions to a Physical Therapist role, evaluating patients referred by physicians and planning and implementing treatment programs. The clinician may treat patients across orthopedic, pediatric, neuralgic, and sports medicine specialties, collaborating with a broader team to maximize patient outcomes through evidence-based care. The role emphasizes connecting positively with people, building relationships with patients and the community, and helping patients exceed their functional goals.

Requirements

• Hold Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Graduate from an APTA- or CAPTE-approved physical therapy program to transition to the Physical Therapist role.
• Obtain state PT licensure to transition to the Physical Therapist role.
• Demonstrate a desire to positively connect with people.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside licensed clinicians and learn about the physical therapy profession.
• Build rapport with, motivate, and assist patients during treatment.
• Maintain clinic cleanliness and cover receptionist duties as needed.
• After licensure, evaluate patients referred by physicians and plan and implement treatment programs.
• Treat patients in specialties including orthopedic, pediatric, neuralgic, and sports medicine.
• Work with the broader team to maximize patient outcomes using evidence-based care.
• Establish strong patient relationships and help patients exceed their functional goals.
• Build and maintain relationships throughout the community.
• Treat 60 patients per week.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 401(k).
• Mentorship and professional development opportunities nationwide, including the 'She is Unstoppable' mentorship program.
• Performance-based incentives once licensed as a clinician.
• Reimbursement of local and national organization dues and license renewal fees.
• Fitness incentives.
• Employee assistance program.
• PTO package.
• Access to ongoing evidence-based clinical education, mentorship, and an APTA-accredited Orthopedic Residency Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed