Physical Therapy Aide

Premier Orthopaedics • Tredyffrin Township, PA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Premier Orthopaedics, in partnership with Philadelphia Hand to Shoulder, is seeking a Physical Therapy Aide to support its Paoli, Pennsylvania team. The role supports therapists in providing patient care, assists with treatment for non-Medicare patients, and handles front desk and general clinic support. The position is part-time at 20 hours per week, scheduled Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Schedules may vary with patient volume and may include early mornings, evenings, and Saturdays.

The aide assists with patient exercises and treatment setup, maintains clean treatment areas and equipment, and performs administrative tasks such as scheduling and patient registration. The role requires a high school diploma or GED and current CPR certification. Prior relevant clinical, patient-facing, or equipment-maintenance experience is preferred or helpful. The position requires adequate physical strength to assist with resistive activities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Current CPR certification.
• Adequate physical strength to assist with resistive activities.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in a physical therapy, rehabilitation, or outpatient clinical setting.
• Experience assisting with patient mobility, exercises, or therapeutic activities.
• Customer service or patient-facing experience in a healthcare environment.
• Experience maintaining treatment areas and clinical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist therapists in treating non-Medicare patients, including retrieving hot or cold packs and setting up exercise machines.
• Monitor patient exercises and form as directed by therapists.
• Prepare and clean treatment areas, equipment, and plinths after each patient use.
• Perform front desk duties as needed, including answering phones, scheduling, patient registration, insurance verification, charge entry, and payment posting.
• Maintain laundry, including towels and gowns, and ensure clinic cleanliness.
• Attend monthly staff meetings or obtain the written agenda if unable to attend.
• Maintain current CPR certification.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support clinic operations.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 100% employer-paid life insurance.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Generous paid sick and vacation time.
• Seven paid holidays annually.
• Opportunities for growth and advancement.
• Employee referral reward program.

What This Job Offers

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