Physical Therapy Aide

Arlington Orthopedics Associates • Mansfield, TX

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About The Position

Physical Therapy Aides work under the direct supervision of a physical therapist, physical therapist assistant, occupational therapist, or certified athletic trainer. They prepare and maintain clean, organized treatment areas for patient therapy sessions and may help patients follow exercise regimens as directed by the therapist or trainer. The role also supports rehabilitation providers and clinic operations, including documenting exercise information, handling laundry and equipment, maintaining logs, and assisting with administrative tasks.

Requirements

• High school graduate.
• One year of experience in a healthcare setting.
• Maintain a professional manner while effectively working with others.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Customer service skills.
• Knowledge of computer systems and Microsoft Office programs.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in written and oral communications, including email.
• Self-starter with the ability to use common-sense understanding to carry out written, oral, or diagrammed instructions.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients from the waiting area to the appropriate rehabilitation treatment area.
• Clean and prepare the treatment area before and after each patient rehabilitation session.
• Attend to clinic soiled laundry using appropriate precautions.
• Assist with acquiring durable medical equipment (DME) products as instructed by the clinician.
• Help the rehabilitation provider track sets, repetitions, and weights, and ensure exercises are performed as instructed by the therapist or trainer.
• Assist the rehabilitation provider with documenting the rehabilitation flow sheet and/or transcribe documentation in the chart as dictated by the provider.
• Assist the Rehab Manager with maintaining OSHA cleaning logs and other requested logs.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, physical therapists, athletic trainers, and other professionals.
• Collaborate with front desk personnel, pre-verifiers, and other rehabilitation technicians.
• Assist the Rehab PSS with scheduling, pre-verifying, faxing and filing, check-in and check-out, and answering phones as needed.
• Attend required meetings and engage in the rehabilitation culture.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Healthcare plan options including PPO, HDHP, and Surest, with a $100 per month tobacco-free discount.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with annual employer contributions.
• HSA/FSA.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Life and AD&D coverage.
• Legal assistance.
• Employer-paid Employee Assistance Program.
• Up to two weeks of starting PTO, increasing with tenure.
• Seven paid holidays and two floating holidays.
• Flexible scheduling.

What This Job Offers

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