Physical Therapy Aide
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 as they arrive and works with physical therapists and physical therapist assistants during treatment. Duties are performed in compliance with state practice act requirements. The role includes preparing patients for treatment, supporting patients as they perform exercises and functional activities under professional direction, providing routine treatments, cleaning and maintaining treatment areas and equipment, and helping with clinic administrative tasks and supplies.
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 patient/client 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 fulfill office activities, including seated computer-based work, filing, and lifting and carrying office supplies.
- Ability to meet the visual requirements of the role, including close and distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
- Ability to talk and hear regularly, stand, walk, sit, use hands to feel, reach with hands and arms, and perform fine hand manipulation such as keyboarding.
- Ability to occasionally lift or move 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, including helping them put on and remove supportive devices.
- Assist physical therapists during treatment 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 work areas 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 may order inventory.
Benefits
- Bi-annual pay increase opportunity.
- Pre-tax transit and parking commuter benefits.
- 401(k) retirement plan with per-pay company match for employees age 21 and older.
- SoFi financial wellness tools and loan resources.
- HUSK fitness resources and gym discounts.
- KinderCare discount.
- Home, auto, and pet insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Employee Discount Program.
- Bereavement time off and resources for part-time and full-time employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
