Physical Therapy Aide

Athletico Physical Therapy•Brentwood, MO

5d•$15 - $20

About The Position

The Rehabilitation Aide supports physical therapists and the clinic team by maintaining treatment areas, equipment, and supplies, and by providing support to clinic operations and excellent customer service. The role includes cleaning and sterilizing treatment areas and equipment, organizing clinic spaces, monitoring and inspecting equipment, maintaining supplies, and engaging patients in friendly conversation. The position requires standing for much of the day, multitasking, and supporting more than one clinician at a time. Local travel is required.

Requirements

High school graduate; an intern is also noted as preferred.
Ability to read, write, and speak English proficiently.
Ability to communicate a clear understanding of patient and client expectations and adapt to exceed their needs.
Ability to focus on identifying ways to make progress.
Ability to develop personally and professionally.
Ability to collaborate toward a common goal.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to manage multiple projects and multitask while working with more than one clinician.
Ability to complete tasks thoroughly.
Ability to demonstrate compassion toward patients.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including standing, walking, sitting, reaching, using hands to feel, and occasionally lifting or moving up to 20–25 pounds.
Ability to fulfill office activities such as computer-based work, filing, and lifting and carrying office supplies.
Ability to meet the position's vision requirements, including close and distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and adjusting focus.
Local travel is required.

Nice To Haves

Previous Clinical Aide experience.
Interest in the rehabilitation field.
Energetic and a team player.
Basic knowledge of office equipment.
Demonstrated event planning expertise.

Responsibilities

Clean and sterilize treatment areas and therapy equipment between uses as necessary.
Clean, fold, and replace linen when laundry receptacles are full or stock is low.
Stock treatment tables and modality carts with appropriate linen and supplies.
Maintain weights and other equipment, and return equipment to its proper station after use.
Keep the gym, waiting room, and restrooms organized and free of clutter; sweep, mop, and vacuum as needed.
Complete and update equipment maintenance sheets accurately.
Monitor paraffin and hydroculator bath temperatures for safety.
Inspect equipment regularly, including ultrasound and EMS units, paraffin baths, whirlpool tubs, hydroculator units, cold-pack freezers, and fluidotherapy units, to ensure it is working properly.
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.
Perform other duties as required or assigned.