Physical Therapy Aide

Athletico•Fort Wayne, IN

20d

About The Position

The Rehabilitation Aide, also referred to as a rehabilitation technician or physical therapy aide, assists the Patient Experience Coordinator and clinicians with administrative and clinical duties. The aide greets patients as they arrive and works alongside physical therapists and physical therapist assistants during treatment. All duties must comply with state practice act requirements. The role includes preparing patients for treatment, assisting with exercises and functional activities under professional direction, providing routine treatments and modalities, and maintaining clinic equipment, linens, supplies, and work areas. The aide may also support patient scheduling, phone calls, filing, and supply tracking. This is a part-time position. The stated hourly pay range is $10.00 to $20.00. The work environment is an internal office, and noise levels are usually low.

Requirements

High school graduate; an intern is also preferred.
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 care and service that exceeds expectations.
Energetic and a team player.
Ability to demonstrate compassion toward patients.
Ability to complete tasks thoroughly.
Ability to read, write, and speak English proficiently.
Ability to perform office activities, including remaining seated for computer work, filing, and lifting and carrying office supplies.
Ability to see at close range and at a distance, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Regularly able to talk and hear; frequently able to stand, walk, sit, use hands to feel, and reach with hands and arms.
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.

Responsibilities

Prepare patients for physical therapy treatments, including putting on and removing supportive devices.
Assist physical therapists with administering treatments and provide routine treatment as directed.
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, ultrasound, and electrical stimulation.
Clean work areas and equipment after treatment.
Wash and fold linens and towels and maintain linen cabinets.
Maintain restrooms and other areas, including windows 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.
Greet patients arriving at the clinic.