Physical Therapy Aide

Movement For Life Inc • Asheville, NC

3d • $15 - $19 • Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapist Aide works in a private outpatient physical therapy practice, supporting therapists, patients, and clinic operations. The role includes preparing and maintaining treatment areas and supplies, greeting and escorting patients, assisting therapists with intake, treatment procedures, exercise programs, and chart maintenance, and supporting front office duties during busy periods. The aide is expected to maintain HIPAA compliance, use professional etiquette, and help ensure patient comfort and timely patient flow. The position may also include miscellaneous projects and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or higher.
• Ability to lift 25–50 pounds.
• Physical ability to assist patients with mobility restraints.
• Computer skills including Word, email, and internet.
• Positive attitude.

Nice To Haves

• Background in Kinesiology.

Responsibilities

• Use professional etiquette at all times.
• Assist the Director with miscellaneous tasks and projects.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance.
• Keep patient treatment areas neat and sterile.
• Maintain a sufficient supply of clean linens and necessary back-office supplies.
• Greet patients and escort them to the appropriate treatment or exercise area.
• Assist physical therapists with patient history and intake information when needed.
• Assist therapists with application of procedures and modalities as directed.
• Demonstrate, educate, and monitor patients through their exercise programs.
• Document patient charts as necessary and as instructed by the therapist.
• Ensure patients are comfortable and answer questions when necessary.
• Back up front office staff by answering phones and making appointments during lunch hours or busy periods.
• Assist physical therapists with chart maintenance and timely patient flow.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Team profit-sharing plan, with contributions to eligible team members’ accounts based on practice success.
• Eligible employees receive company shares at no cost; the company is 100% employee-owned.
• Optional 401(k) account with pre-tax payroll contributions and a range of investment choices.
• Eligible full-time employees are offered medical, dental, and vision plans; the company covers $325 per month of the cost.
• Employer-paid life insurance for eligible employees.
• Paid time off: 3 weeks per year for the first 2 years, 4 weeks per year beginning in the third year, and 5 weeks per year after 10 years.
• Selected paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED