Physical Therapy Aide

Athletico • Phoenix, AZ

5d

About The Position

The Rehabilitation Aide, equivalent to rehabilitation technician and physical therapy aide positions, assists the Patient Experience Coordinator and clinicians with administrative and clinical duties. The aide greets patients and works alongside physical therapists and physical therapist assistants during treatment. Duties must comply with state practice act requirements.

The role includes preparing patients for treatment, assisting with exercises and routine treatments, maintaining treatment areas and clinic supplies, and supporting patient scheduling and documentation. The position is part-time. The work environment is an internal office with usually low noise levels.

Requirements

• High school graduate; an internship is 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 and complete tasks thoroughly.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English proficiently.
• Ability to perform office activities, including 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; occasionally lift and/or move up to 20–25 pounds.
• Ability to meet the stated vision requirements, including close-range and distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and adjusting focus; regularly able to talk and hear.
• Fine hand manipulation, including keyboarding.

Nice To Haves

• Previous Clinical Aide or Rehab Tech experience.
• Basic knowledge of office equipment.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients as they arrive at the clinic.
• Prepare patients for physical therapy treatments, including helping them put on and remove supportive devices.
• Assist physical therapists during treatments and provide routine treatment under professional direction.
• 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 and modalities such as 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; restock paper towels, tissue paper, 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.

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 & Loan Resources
• HUSK Fitness Resources & Gym Discounts
• KinderCare discount
• Home, auto, and pet insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discount Program
• Bereavement time off and resources

What This Job Offers

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