Aide to Physical Therapist

PT Solutions Physical Therapy•Clifton, NJ

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This role is intended to be a hybrid position as the employee transitions to a fully licensed Physical Therapist. Starting as a Physical Therapy Aide, you will be given the opportunity to learn about the profession by working alongside our licensed clinicians to build rapport, motivate, and assist patients during treatment. As an aide you are also responsible for the clinic’s cleanliness and covering receptionist duties as needed. Once fully licensed and transitioned to a Physical Therapist, the role is responsible for evaluating, planning, and implementing a treatment program for patients referred by physicians. As a licensed Physical Therapist, you will have the opportunity to treat a variety of specialties, including orthopedic, pediatric, neuralgic, and sports medicine patients. You will have the chance to work with a broader team to maximize patient outcomes using evidence-based care.

Requirements

Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association
Graduate of APTA or CAPTE approved physical therapy program to transition to physical therapist role
Must obtain PT State licensure to transition to physical therapist role

Nice To Haves

Successfully obtain state licensure to transition to clinical role
Establish strong relationships with each patient so that they have ability to exceed their functional goals
Ability to treat 60 patients per week
Demonstrate a desire to positively connect with people
Build and maintain relationships throughout the community

Responsibilities

Assist patients during treatment by building rapport and motivating them.
Maintain clinic cleanliness.
Cover receptionist duties as needed.
Evaluate, plan, and implement treatment programs for patients (once licensed).
Treat a variety of specialties including orthopedic, pediatric, neuralgic, and sports medicine patients (once licensed).
Work with a broader team to maximize patient outcomes using evidence-based care (once licensed).

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
401(k)
Mentorship opportunities
Professional development opportunities nationwide
'She is Unstoppable' mentorship program
Competitive compensation with ability to earn performance-based incentives once licensed as a clinician
Experience working with a diverse patient population: Neuro, Trauma, Ortho, Hand Therapy
Local and national organization dues and license renewal fees reimbursed by PT Solutions
Fitness incentives
Employee assistance program
PTO package