Physical Therapy Aide

Athletico•Grovetown, GA

16d

About The Position

The Rehabilitation Aide, also referred to as 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 with physical therapists and physical therapist assistants during patient treatment. Duties must comply with state practice act requirements. This is a part-time position. Athletico describes its mission as “Extraordinary people improving lives” and emphasizes supporting its team in providing life-changing patient care.

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 and a team player.
Ability to demonstrate compassion toward patients.
Ability to complete tasks thoroughly.
Specific vision abilities, including close-range, distance, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to talk and hear regularly while performing job duties.
Ability to perform office activities, including remaining seated for computer work, filing, and lifting and carrying office supplies.
Frequently stand, walk, sit, use hands to feel, and reach with hands and arms.
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20–25 pounds.
Fine hand manipulation, including keyboarding.
Ability to read, write, and speak English proficiently.

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 and provide routine treatment as directed.
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 may order inventory.
Greet patients as they arrive at the clinic.