Physical Therapy Aide
About The Position
The Rehabilitation Aide supports physical therapists and the facility clinical team by maintaining clean treatment areas, keeping equipment and supplies in good condition, 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 and inspecting equipment, and helping ensure equipment is returned to its proper location. Aides engage patients in friendly conversation and refer medical questions to the treating clinician. The position requires standing for much of the day, multitasking with more than one clinician, and local travel.
Requirements
- High school graduate; an intern is also preferred.
- Demonstrate interest in the rehabilitation field.
- Be energetic and a team player.
- Demonstrate compassion toward patients.
- Complete tasks thoroughly.
- Read, write, and speak English proficiently.
- Consistently communicate an understanding of patient/client expectations and adapt to exceed their needs.
- Focus on determining what can be done to make progress.
- Collaborate to achieve common goals and work independently.
- Demonstrate the ability to manage multiple projects.
- Be able to stand for most of the day and multitask while supporting multiple clinicians.
- Meet the stated vision, communication, mobility, hand-use, and lifting demands, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.
- Local travel is required.
Nice To Haves
- Previous Clinical Aide experience.
- High school graduate or intern experience.
- Basic knowledge of office equipment.
Responsibilities
- Clean and sterilize treatment areas and equipment between uses as necessary.
- Clean, fold, and replace linens when receptacles are full or supplies are low.
- Stock treatment tables and modality carts with appropriate linens and supplies.
- Maintain weights and other equipment and return equipment to its proper station after use.
- Keep the gym area, waiting room, and restrooms organized and free of clutter; mop, sweep, or vacuum as needed to support housekeeping staff.
- Complete and accurately update equipment maintenance sheets.
- Regularly monitor paraffin and hydroculator bath temperatures for safety.
- Inspect therapy equipment daily to ensure it is in good working order.
- Check supply cabinets periodically to ensure clinicians have adequate supplies.
- Engage patients in friendly conversations 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.
Benefits
- Bi-annual pay increase opportunity.
- Pre-tax commuter transit and parking benefits.
- 401(k) retirement plan with per-pay company match for employees age 21 and older.
- SoFi financial wellness tools and loan resources.
- HUSK fitness resources and gym discounts.
- KinderCare discount.
- Home, auto, and pet insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Employee discount program.
- Bereavement time off and resources for part-time and full-time employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
