Physical Therapy Aide

Highbar Physical Therapy • Pembroke, MA

18d

About The Position

Peak Physical Therapy & Sports Performance, affiliated with Highbar Physical Therapy, is hiring an Exercise Specialist/Physical Therapy Aide for its outpatient physical therapy practice. This non-licensed caregiver works under the direction of a Physical Therapist and/or Physical Therapist Assistant to support patient care and clinic operations. The level of assistance with patient interventions depends on payer and state guidelines.

The role supports clinical staff with patient interventions as directed by the plan of care and helps administrative staff with tasks assigned by the clinic director. It also maintains clean, orderly treatment rooms and gym areas to support patient safety and clinician efficiency. The position offers patient-facing experience and opportunities for continued learning and professional development for people interested in expanding their clinical or administrative knowledge.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Ability to stand or walk for extended periods.
• Ability to assist with patient exercise instruction and demonstration.
• Ability to monitor patient movement for safety, including fall prevention.
• Ability to lift or move equipment and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to bend, reach, or crouch occasionally as needed to support patient care or maintain a safe and clean clinical environment.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology or a related field is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the condition and cleanliness of treatment rooms and the gym area.
• Assist clinical staff with patient interventions according to the plan of care and as directed by a Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant, subject to payer and state guidelines.
• Support treatment activities that may include exercise instruction, manual therapy techniques, aquatic therapy, modalities, and education on posture, ergonomics, activities of daily living, and body mechanics.
• Assist administrative staff as directed by the clinic director, including scheduling and rescheduling patients, answering phones, assisting patients with intake, running weekly reports from clinical software, and calling patients to maintain communication at the therapist’s direction.
• Maintain a clean environment for patient safety and clinic efficiency, including cleaning tables and private treatment areas, replenishing towels and pillowcases, cleaning exercise equipment, washing and folding laundry where applicable, and notifying the clinic director when supplies are low.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Voluntary disability and life insurance options.
• 401(k).
• Fitness and wellness program.
• Paid holidays and paid time off.
• Community volunteer opportunities.
• Patient-facing experience and opportunities for continued learning and professional development.

What This Job Offers

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