Physical Therapy Aide

Athletico Physical Therapy • Gladstone, MO

24d • $15 - $20

About The Position

The Physical Therapy Aide supports physical therapists and the facility clinical team by maintaining clean treatment areas, equipment and supplies, supporting clinic operations, and providing excellent customer service. The role involves engaging patients in friendly conversation and directing medical questions to the treating clinician. The aide must be able to multitask and work with multiple clinicians at a time. The position requires standing for most of the day, and local travel is required. The work environment is an internal office with usually low noise levels.

Requirements

• High school graduate; an intern is also preferred.
• Demonstrated interest in the rehabilitation field.
• Energetic and a team player.
• Able to demonstrate compassion toward patients.
• Able to complete tasks thoroughly.
• Able to communicate a clear understanding of patient/client expectations and adapt to exceed their needs.
• Able to focus on determining what can be done to make progress.
• Able to develop personally and professionally.
• Able to collaborate to achieve a common goal.
• Demonstrated event planning expertise.
• Able to work independently and manage multiple projects.
• Able to read, write, and speak English proficiently.
• Able to stand on their feet for most of the day and multitask while working with more than one clinician at a time.
• Able to perform office activities, including periods of seated computer work, filing, and lifting and carrying office supplies.
• Frequently able to stand, walk, sit, use hands to feel, and reach with hands and arms.
• Able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 20–25 pounds.
• Able to meet visual requirements including close-range and distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
• Local travel required.

Nice To Haves

• Previous Clinical Aide experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of office equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sterilize treatment areas and therapy equipment between uses as needed.
• Clean, fold, and replace linen when laundry receptacles are full or stock is low.
• Stock treatment tables and modality carts with linen and supplies.
• Maintain weights and other equipment, returning equipment to the proper stations after use.
• Keep the gym area, waiting room, and restrooms organized and uncluttered; assist with mopping, sweeping, and vacuuming as needed.
• Complete and accurately update equipment maintenance sheets.
• Monitor paraffin and hydroculator bath temperatures for safety.
• Inspect equipment regularly, including ultrasound units, EMS units, paraffin baths, whirlpool tubs, hydroculator units, cold-pack freezers, and fluidotherapy units, to ensure it is in good working order.
• 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.

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