Physical Therapy Aide

Movement For Life Inc • Candler, NC

13d • $15 - $19 • Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapist Aide works in a private outpatient practice, supporting therapists and clinic operations. The role includes preparing and maintaining treatment areas and supplies, welcoming and assisting patients, helping therapists with intake, treatment procedures, exercise programs, charting, and patient flow, and providing backup to the front office as needed. The position requires a positive attitude, professional conduct, attention to HIPAA compliance, and the physical ability to lift 25–50 pounds and assist patients with mobility restraints.

Movement for Life is an employee-owned group of physical therapy clinics operating in California, Arizona, North Carolina, and Washington, D.C. The organization describes its work as helping people move with purpose and also supports community causes, athletic organizations, lectures, and children’s backpack screenings.

Requirements

• High school diploma or higher.
• Computer skills, including Word, email, and internet.
• Ability to lift 25–50 pounds.
• Physical ability to assist patients with mobility restraints.
• 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 other back-office supplies, including cleaning and procedure and modality supplies.
• Greet patients and escort them to the appropriate treatment or exercise area.
• Assist physical therapists with patient history and intake information when necessary.
• 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.
• Help 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 individual team member accounts based on practice success; eligible employees are automatically enrolled.
• 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 broad range of investment choices.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans for eligible full-time employees; the company covers $325 per month of the cost.
• Employer-paid life insurance for eligible employees.
• Paid time off: 15 days per year for the first two years, 20 days per year beginning in the third year, and 25 days per year after 10 years of employment.
• Selected paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

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