Physical Therapy Aide

Athletico•Fort Wayne, IN

17d

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 as they arrive 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, providing routine treatments and modalities, supporting patients during exercises and functional activities, and maintaining the clinic’s treatment areas, equipment, linens, and supplies. The aide also supports front-office operations, including phones, appointment scheduling, filing, and inventory tracking. This is a part-time position. The listed wage range is USD $10.00–$20.00 per hour. The work environment is an internal office with generally low noise levels.

Requirements

High school graduate; an intern is 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, team-oriented approach.
Ability to demonstrate compassion toward patients.
Ability to complete tasks thoroughly.
Ability to read, write, and speak English proficiently.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including standing, walking, sitting, using hands to feel, reaching, fine hand manipulation, and occasionally lifting or moving 20–25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Prepare patients for physical therapy treatments, including putting on and removing supportive devices.
Assist physical therapists during treatment administration and provide routine treatment.
Safeguard, motivate, and assist patients practicing exercises and functional activities under professional staff direction.
Provide routine treatments such as hot/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; restock paper towels, tissue, soap, and other supplies.
Assist the Patient Experience Coordinator with answering phones, scheduling appointments, and filing paperwork and charts.
Help track non-medical and medical clinic supplies and, when needed, order inventory.