Physical Therapy Aide

Athletico Physical Therapy•Eureka, MO

13d•$15 - $20

About The Position

The Rehabilitation Aide supports physical therapists and the clinic’s clinical team by keeping treatment areas clean, maintaining equipment and supplies, supporting clinic operations, and providing excellent customer service. The role involves cleaning and sterilizing treatment areas and equipment, managing linens and supplies, keeping clinic spaces organized, and checking equipment for proper operation and safety. The aide engages patients in friendly conversation and refers medical questions to the treating clinician. The position requires standing for much of the day, multitasking, and working with more than one clinician at a time.

Requirements

Ability to read, write, and speak English proficiently.
Ability to communicate a clear understanding of patient or client expectations and adapt to exceed their needs.
Ability to focus on identifying ways to make progress.
Ability to develop personally and professionally.
Ability to collaborate toward a common goal.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to manage multiple projects.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations as appropriate.
Ability to meet the role’s physical demands, including frequent standing, walking, sitting, hand use, and reaching; occasional lifting or moving of up to 20–25 pounds; and fine hand manipulation such as keyboarding.
Local travel is required.

Nice To Haves

Previous Clinical Aide experience.
High school graduate or intern.
Demonstrated interest in the rehabilitation field.
Energetic and a team player.
Ability to demonstrate compassion toward patients.
Ability to complete tasks thoroughly.
Basic knowledge of office equipment.
Demonstrated event planning expertise.

Responsibilities

Clean and sterilize treatment areas and therapy equipment between uses as necessary.
Clean, fold, and replace linens when receptacles are full or stock is low.
Stock treatment tables and modality carts with linens and supplies.
Maintain weights and other equipment, returning equipment to its proper station after use.
Keep the gym, waiting room, and restrooms organized and clear 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.
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.
Multitask and work with more than one clinician at a time.
Perform other duties as required or assigned.