Physical Therapy Aide

Athletico • Hagerstown, MD

10d

About The Position

The Rehabilitation Aide, equivalent to 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 treatment. Duties are performed in compliance with applicable state practice act requirements.

The role includes preparing patients for treatment, assisting clinicians, providing routine treatments and supporting patients as they practice exercises and functional activities under professional direction. It also involves cleaning and maintaining treatment areas and equipment, handling linens, restocking supplies, and assisting with clinic phone, scheduling, filing, and inventory tasks.

This is a part-time position. The listed hourly pay range is $15.00 to $20.00. The work environment is an internal office, with a usually low noise level.

Requirements

• High school graduate; interns are also 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 and complete tasks thoroughly.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English proficiently.
• Ability to see at close range and at a distance, use peripheral vision and depth perception, and adjust focus.
• Ability to talk and hear regularly while performing job duties.
• Ability to fulfill office activities, including seated computer work, filing, and lifting and carrying office supplies.
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, use hands to feel, and reach with hands and arms frequently.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 20–25 pounds.
• Fine hand manipulation, including keyboarding.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for physical therapy treatments, including putting on and removing supportive devices.
• Assist physical therapists during treatment administration and provide routine treatments.
• 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, including windows as needed, and restock paper towels, tissue paper, 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 order inventory as needed.

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.

What This Job Offers

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