Physical Therapy Aide

Athletico Physical Therapy•Livonia, MI

11d•$14 - $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, in compliance with state practice act requirements. The role is part-time and involves morning or evening schedules. The work environment is an internal office with usually low noise levels.

Requirements

High school graduate; alternatively, an intern is preferred.
Able 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.
Ability to provide care and service that exceed patient/client expectations.
Energetic and a team player; able to demonstrate compassion toward patients and complete tasks thoroughly.
Ability to fulfill office activities such as seated computer work, filing, and lifting and carrying office supplies.
Specific vision abilities including close and distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Regularly able to talk and hear; frequently able to stand, walk, sit, use hands to feel, and reach with hands and arms; able to perform fine hand manipulation such as keyboarding.
Occasionally able to lift and/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 with treatments 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 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, when needed, order inventory.