Physical Therapy Aide
About The Position
The Rehabilitation Aide supports physical therapists and the clinic team by keeping treatment areas clean, maintaining equipment and supplies, supporting clinic operations, and providing excellent customer service. The role includes cleaning and sterilizing treatment areas and therapy equipment, handling linens, stocking treatment tables and carts, organizing clinic spaces, monitoring equipment and supplies, and engaging patients in friendly conversation. Medical questions are referred to the treating clinician. The position requires standing for much of the day, multitasking, and working with more than one clinician at a time.
Requirements
- High school graduate; the posting also describes an intern as preferred.
- Demonstrated interest in the rehabilitation field.
- Energetic and a team player.
- Able to demonstrate compassion toward patients.
- Able to complete tasks thoroughly.
- Ability to communicate a clear understanding of patient/client expectations and adapt to exceed their needs.
- Ability to focus on determining what can be done to make progress.
- Ability to develop personally and professionally.
- Ability to collaborate to achieve a common goal.
- Ability to work independently.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects.
- Ability to read, write, and speak English proficiently.
- Ability to perform the physical demands described, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.
- Local travel required.
Nice To Haves
- Previous Clinical Aide experience.
- Basic knowledge of office equipment.
- Intern experience.
Responsibilities
- Clean and sterilize treatment areas and equipment between uses as necessary.
- Clean, fold, and replace linens when receptacles are full or stock is low.
- Stock treatment tables and modality carts with appropriate linens and supplies.
- Maintain weights and other equipment, and return equipment to designated stations after use.
- Keep the gym area, waiting room, and restrooms organized and clear of clutter; mop, sweep, or vacuum as needed to support housekeeping staff.
- Complete and accurately update equipment maintenance sheets.
- Monitor paraffin and hydroculator bath temperatures for safety.
- Inspect ultrasound units, EMS units, paraffin baths, whirlpool tubs, hydroculator units, cold-pack freezers, and fluidotherapy units to ensure they are in working order.
- Check supply cabinets periodically to ensure clinicians have adequate supplies.
- Engage patients in friendly conversations and provide excellent customer service.
- Refer medical questions to the treating clinician.
- Multitask and work with more than one clinician at a time.
- Perform other duties as required or assigned.
Benefits
- Bi-annual pay increase opportunity.
- Pre-tax commuter transit and parking 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
Education Level
High school or GED
