Aide to Physical Therapist

PT Solutions•,

1d•$90,000 - $100,000

About The Position

This hybrid role is intended to support an employee’s transition from Physical Therapy Aide to 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, planning, and implementing treatment programs for patients referred by physicians. The licensed therapist may treat orthopedic, pediatric, neuralgic, and sports medicine patients and collaborate with a broader team to maximize patient outcomes through evidence-based care. Success in the role includes obtaining state licensure, building strong patient relationships that help patients exceed their functional goals, treating 60 patients per week, connecting positively with people, and building and maintaining community relationships. The position offers a base salary of $90,000–$100,000 per year, with performance-based incentives available once licensed as a clinician. Benefits include insurance coverage, a 401(k), mentorship and professional development, reimbursement of local and national organization dues and license renewal fees, fitness incentives, an employee assistance program, and paid time off. The organization also describes access to ongoing clinical education and mentorship, including an APTA-accredited Orthopedic Residency Program.

Requirements

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
Graduate of an APTA- or CAPTE-approved physical therapy program to transition to the Physical Therapist role.
Must obtain state PT licensure to transition to the Physical Therapist role.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

Comprehensive 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.
Paid time off package.
Ongoing evidence-based clinical education and dedicated mentorship opportunities.
Access to an APTA-accredited Orthopedic Residency Program.