Physical Therapy Aide

Athletico•Arnold, MO

About The Position

Athletico is seeking a Physical Therapy Aide (also described as a Rehabilitation Aide) to support physical therapists and the facility clinical team. The role helps keep treatment areas clean, equipment maintained, and supplies available while supporting clinic operations and providing excellent customer service to patients. This is a part-time position in an internal office environment with a usually low noise level. Local travel is required.

Requirements

High school graduate; an intern is also preferred as stated in the posting.
Demonstrated interest in the rehabilitation field.
Energetic and a team player; able to show compassion toward patients and complete tasks thoroughly.
Previous clinical aide experience preferred.
Basic knowledge of office equipment preferred.
Ability to communicate a clear understanding of patient/client expectations and adapt to exceed their needs.
Ability to focus on identifying ways to make progress and to develop personally and professionally.
Ability to collaborate toward common goals and work independently.
Demonstrated event-planning expertise and ability to manage multiple projects.
Ability to read, write, and speak English proficiently.
Ability to perform office activities, including computer-based work and filing, and to lift and carry office supplies.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including frequent standing, walking, sitting, using hands to feel, and reaching with hands and arms; occasional lifting or moving of up to 20–25 pounds.
Ability to perform the role's tasks while standing on one's feet for most of the day and multitasking.

Nice To Haves

Previous clinical aide experience.
High school graduate and/or intern background.
Basic knowledge of office equipment.

Responsibilities

Clean and sterilize treatment areas and therapy equipment between uses as necessary.
Clean, fold, and replace linen when laundry receptacles are full or supplies are low; stock treatment tables and modality carts with linen and supplies.
Maintain weights and other equipment, returning equipment to its proper station after use.
Keep the gym area, waiting room, and restrooms organized and free of clutter; mop, sweep, or vacuum as needed to support housekeeping staff.
Complete and accurately update equipment maintenance sheets.
Monitor temperatures of paraffin and hydroculator baths for safety.
Inspect equipment regularly, including ultrasound and 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 and ensure clinicians have adequate supplies.
Engage patients in friendly conversation and provide excellent customer service.
Refer medical questions to the treating clinician.
Work with more than one clinician at a time and perform other duties as assigned.