Physical Therapy Aide

Athletico Physical Therapy•Cincinnati, OH

10d•$11 - $20

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 must comply with state practice act requirements. The role includes preparing patients for treatment, assisting clinicians, supporting patients as they practice exercises and functional activities, providing routine treatments, and maintaining treatment areas and equipment. The aide also supports clinic operations by helping with phones, scheduling, paperwork, charts, and supply inventory. The position is part-time and works in an internal office environment where noise levels are usually low.

Requirements

High school graduate; an intern is preferred.
Ability to read, write, and speak English proficiently.
Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
Ability to clearly document projects and manage production.
Attention to detail and time-management skills.
Commitment to patient/client satisfaction and providing care or service that exceeds expectations.
Energetic and a team player.
Ability to demonstrate compassion toward patients.
Ability to complete tasks thoroughly.
Ability to fulfill office activities, including seated computer work, filing, and lifting and carrying office supplies.
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 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 helping them put on and remove supportive devices.
Assist physical therapists during treatment administration 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, including windows as needed, and restock 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.