Physical Therapy Aide

Athletico Physical Therapy • Ames, IA

21d • $12 - $20

About The Position

The Rehabilitation Aide, equivalent to rehabilitation technician and physical therapy aide positions, 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.

The role includes preparing patients for treatment, assisting clinicians, supporting patients during exercises and functional activities, providing routine treatments and modalities, and maintaining clinic areas, equipment, linens, and supplies. The aide also assists with phones, appointments, filing, charts, and inventory.

This is a part-time position. The posted wage range is USD $12.00–$20.00 per hour. The work environment is an internal office with usually low noise levels.

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 service that exceeds patient/client expectations.
• Energetic, team-oriented, and compassionate toward patients.
• Ability to complete tasks thoroughly.
• Physical ability to perform office activities, including remaining seated for computer work, filing, and lifting and carrying office supplies.
• Vision to work at close and distant ranges, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to talk and hear regularly, and to stand, walk, sit, use hands to feel, and reach with hands and arms frequently.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 20–25 pounds.
• Fine hand manipulation, including keyboarding.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for physical therapy treatments, including putting on and removing supportive devices.
• Assist physical therapists during treatment administration and provide routine treatment.
• Safeguard, motivate, and assist patients practicing exercises and functional activities under professional staff direction.
• Provide routine treatments such as hot or 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 as needed, and restock paper towels, tissue, 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 may 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.

What This Job Offers

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