Physical Therapy Aide

Pivot Physical Therapy•Hagerstown, MD

12d•$15 - $20

About The Position

The Rehabilitation Aide, also known as 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. Duties are performed in compliance with state practice act requirements. This is a part-time position. The role includes preparing patients for treatment, assisting clinicians, providing routine treatments, maintaining the clinic and equipment, and supporting administrative and inventory tasks.

Requirements

High school graduate; an intern is preferred.
Previous Clinical Aide or Rehab Tech experience 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 exceed expectations.
Energetic and a team player.
Ability to demonstrate compassion toward patients.
Ability to complete tasks thoroughly.
Ability to read, write, and speak English proficiently.
Ability to fulfill office activities, including computer-based work, filing, and lifting and carrying office supplies.
Ability to see at close and distant ranges, use peripheral vision and depth perception, and adjust focus.
Ability to talk and hear regularly, and frequently stand, walk, sit, use hands to feel, and reach with hands and arms.
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 20–25 pounds.
Fine hand manipulation, including keyboarding.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Prepare patients for physical therapy treatments, including putting on and removing supportive devices; assist physical therapists during treatments and provide routine treatment.
Safeguard, motivate, and assist patients practicing exercises and functional activities under professional staff direction.
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 order inventory as needed.