Physical Therapy Aide

Athletico Physical Therapy•Arnold, MO

13d•$15 - $20

About The Position

The Rehabilitation Aide supports physical therapists and the clinical team by keeping treatment areas clean, maintaining equipment and supplies, supporting clinic operations, and providing excellent customer service. The role includes cleaning and sterilizing treatment areas and equipment, replenishing linens and supplies, organizing clinic spaces, monitoring equipment condition and safety, and interacting with patients. The position requires standing for much of the day, multitasking, and working with more than one clinician at a time. Local travel is required.

Requirements

High school graduate or intern preferred.
Demonstrated interest in the rehabilitation field.
Energetic and a team player.
Ability to demonstrate compassion toward patients.
Ability to complete tasks thoroughly.
Ability to communicate clearly about patient/client expectations and adapt to meet their needs.
Ability to focus on determining what can be done to make progress.
Ability to develop personally and professionally.
Ability to collaborate to achieve a common goal.
Demonstrated event-planning expertise.
Ability to work independently.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects.
Ability to read, write, and speak English proficiently.
Ability to perform the physical demands of the role, including frequent standing, walking, sitting, using hands, and reaching; occasional lifting or moving of up to 20–25 pounds; and fine hand manipulation such as keyboarding.
Ability to meet the role’s vision, talking, and hearing requirements.
Local travel required.

Nice To Haves

Previous Clinical Aide experience.
Basic knowledge of office equipment.

Responsibilities

Clean and sterilize treatment areas and therapy equipment between uses as necessary.
Clean, fold, and replace linens when laundry receptacles are full or stock is low.
Stock treatment tables and modality carts with appropriate linens and supplies.
Maintain weights and other equipment and return equipment to the proper stations after use.
Keep the gym area, waiting room, and restrooms organized and free of clutter; mop, sweep, or vacuum when needed to support housekeeping staff.
Complete and accurately update equipment maintenance sheets.
Regularly monitor temperatures of paraffin and hydroculator baths for safety.
Inspect equipment daily, including ultrasound units, EMS units, paraffin baths, whirlpool tubs, hydroculator units, cold-pack freezers, and fluidotherapy units, to ensure it is in good working order.
Check supply cabinets periodically to ensure clinicians have adequate supplies.
Engage patients in friendly conversation and provide excellent customer service.
Refer medical questions to the treating clinician.
Multitask and work with more than one clinician at a time.
Perform other duties as required or assigned.