Physical Therapy Aide

Athletico Physical Therapy•Milford Charter Township, MI

7d•$14 - $20

About The Position

The Rehabilitation Aide, also known as a rehabilitation technician or physical therapy aide, assists the Patient Experience Coordinator and clinicians with administrative and clinical duties. The aide greets patients arriving at the clinic and works alongside physical therapists and physical therapist assistants during patient treatment. Duties are performed in compliance with state practice act requirements. The position involves helping prepare patients for therapy, assisting with treatments and exercises under professional staff direction, providing routine treatments and modalities, and maintaining treatment areas, equipment, linens, and clinic supplies. The aide also supports the Patient Experience Coordinator with phone calls, appointment scheduling, paperwork, charts, and supply tracking. This is a part-time position in an internal office environment. The work environment is usually quiet. The listed hourly wage range is USD $13.73 to $20.00; individual pay depends on factors including work location, role responsibilities, and relevant experience and skills.

Requirements

High school graduate; an intern is preferred.
Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
Ability to clearly document projects and manage production.
Attention to detail and time-management skills.
Ability to provide care and service that exceeds expectations.
Energetic and a team player.
Ability to demonstrate compassion toward patients.
Ability to complete tasks thoroughly.
Ability to read, write, and speak English proficiently.
Ability to meet the role's stated physical demands, including occasional lifting or moving of up to 20–25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Previous Clinical Aide or Rehab Tech experience.
Basic knowledge of office equipment.

Responsibilities

Prepare patients for physical therapy treatments, help put on and remove supportive devices, assist physical therapists during treatments, and provide routine treatment.
Safeguard, motivate, and assist patients practicing exercises and functional activities under the direction of professional staff.
Provide routine treatments such as hot and cold packs and modalities such as ultrasound and electrical stimulation.
Clean the work area and equipment after treatment.
Wash and fold linens and towels and maintain linen cabinets.
Maintain restrooms and other areas as needed, including windows, and restock paper towels, tissue, soap, and other supplies.
Assist the Patient Experience Coordinator with answering phones, scheduling appointments, and filing paperwork and charts.
Help track medical and non-medical clinic supplies and potentially order inventory.