Physical Therapy Aide

Highbar Physical Therapy • East Bridgewater, MA

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About The Position

Peak Physical Therapy & Sports Performance, affiliated with Highbar Physical Therapy, is hiring an Exercise Specialist/Physical Therapy Aide for its outpatient physical therapy practice. This non-licensed caregiver works under the direction of a Physical Therapist and/or Physical Therapist Assistant to support patient care, clinic operations, and a clean, safe treatment environment. The level of patient-care assistance depends on payer and state guidelines.

The role also provides administrative support as directed by the clinic director. Peak Physical Therapy & Sports Performance describes its mission as developing leading-edge physical therapists who practice at the top of their license and help patients reach new goals.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Ability to stand or walk for extended periods.
• Ability to assist with patient exercise instruction and demonstration.
• Ability to monitor patient movement for safety, including fall prevention.
• Ability to lift or move equipment and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to bend, reach, or crouch occasionally as needed to support patient care or maintain a safe and clean clinical environment.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology or a related field is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the condition and cleanliness of treatment rooms and the gym area.
• Assist clinical staff with patient interventions in accordance with the plan of care and as directed by a Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant.
• Support treatment activities that may include exercise instruction, manual therapy techniques, aquatic therapy, modalities, and education on posture, ergonomics, activities of daily living, and body mechanics.
• Assist administrative staff as directed by the clinic director, including scheduling and rescheduling patients, answering phones, assisting with patient intake, running weekly reports from clinical software, and calling patients to maintain communication at the therapist’s direction.
• Maintain a clean environment for patient safety and clinician efficiency, including cleaning tables and private treatment areas, keeping towels and pillowcases supplied, cleaning exercise equipment, and washing and folding laundry where applicable.
• Communicate with the clinic director when supplies are low.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Voluntary disability and life insurance options.
• 401(k).
• Fitness and wellness program.
• Paid holidays and paid time off.
• Community volunteer opportunities.
• Patient-facing experience and opportunities for continued learning and professional development in clinical or administrative knowledge.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED