Physical Therapy Aide
About The Position
The Rehabilitation Aide, also known as a rehabilitation technician or physical therapy aide, supports the Patient Experience Coordinator and clinicians by performing administrative and clinical duties. The aide greets patients arriving at the clinic and works alongside physical therapists and physical therapist assistants during treatment. Duties must comply with state practice act requirements. This is a part-time position. The work takes place in an internal office environment where noise is usually low. The role includes patient support, routine treatment assistance, cleaning and maintaining treatment areas, and helping with clinic administrative tasks and supplies.
Requirements
- High school graduate; an intern is preferred.
- Ability to read, write, and speak English proficiently.
- 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 patient/client service that exceeds expectations.
- Energetic and a team player.
- Ability to demonstrate compassion toward patients.
- Ability to complete tasks thoroughly.
- Physical ability to perform office activities, including remaining seated for computer-based work, filing, lifting and carrying office supplies, standing, walking, sitting, using hands to feel, reaching, and keyboarding.
- Specific vision abilities, including close-range and distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
- Ability to talk and hear regularly while performing job duties.
- Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 20–25 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Previous Clinical Aide or Rehab Tech experience.
- Basic knowledge of office equipment.
Responsibilities
- Prepare patients for physical therapy treatments, including helping them put on and remove supportive devices; assist physical therapists with treatments and provide routine treatment.
- Safeguard, motivate, and assist patients practicing exercises and functional activities under the direction of professional staff.
- Provide routine treatments such as hot and cold packs and modalities such as ultrasound and electrical stimulation.
- Clean the work area and equipment after treatment.
- Wash and fold linens and towels, and maintain linen cabinets.
- Maintain restrooms and other areas, including windows as needed; restock paper towels, tissue, soap, and other supplies.
- Assist the Patient Experience Coordinator with answering phones, scheduling appointments, and filing paperwork and charts.
- Help the Patient Experience Coordinator track medical and non-medical clinic supplies and, when needed, order inventory.
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
