Physical Therapy Aide

Athletico•Brentwood, MO

About The Position

The Rehabilitation Aide supports physical therapists and the clinical team by maintaining clean treatment areas, equipment, and supplies, while helping the clinic provide excellent customer service. The role includes cleaning and restocking treatment spaces, monitoring and checking equipment, keeping clinic areas organized, and engaging patients in friendly conversation. Medical questions should be referred to the treating clinician. The position requires standing for much of the day, multitasking, and supporting more than one clinician at a time. It is part-time and requires local travel. The listed hourly pay range is $15.00 to $20.00.

Requirements

High school graduate; an intern is also noted as preferred.
Demonstrated interest in the rehabilitation field.
Energetic and a team player; able to demonstrate compassion toward patients and complete tasks thoroughly.
Ability to read, write, and speak English proficiently.
Ability to communicate a clear understanding of patient/client expectations and adapt to exceed their needs.
Ability to focus on determining what can be done to make progress, develop personally and professionally, collaborate toward a common goal, and work independently.
Demonstrated event-planning expertise and ability to manage multiple projects.
Previous Clinical Aide experience preferred.
Basic knowledge of office equipment preferred.
Able to stand for much of the day and multitask while supporting multiple clinicians.
Physical ability to perform office activities, including seated computer work and filing; frequently stand, walk, sit, use hands to feel, and reach with hands and arms; and occasionally lift or move up to 20–25 pounds.
Ability to meet vision requirements including close-range, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and adjusting focus.
Local travel required.

Nice To Haves

Previous Clinical Aide experience.
High school graduate and/or intern experience.
Basic knowledge of office equipment.

Responsibilities

Clean and sterilize treatment areas and therapy equipment between uses as necessary.
Clean, fold, and replace linens when laundry receptacles are full or supplies are low; stock treatment tables and modality carts with linen and supplies.
Maintain weights and other equipment, and return equipment to its proper station after use.
Keep the gym, waiting room, and restrooms organized and free of clutter; support housekeeping by mopping, sweeping, or vacuuming as needed.
Complete and accurately update equipment maintenance sheets.
Regularly monitor paraffin and hydroculator bath temperatures for safety.
Inspect therapy equipment daily to ensure it is in good working order, including ultrasound and EMS units, paraffin baths, whirlpool tubs, hydroculator units, cold-pack freezers, and fluidotherapy units.
Check supply cabinets periodically and 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.

Benefits

Bi-annual pay increase opportunity
Pre-tax transit and parking benefits
401(k) retirement plan with per-pay company match for employees age 21 and older
SoFi financial wellness tools and loan resources
HUSK fitness resources and gym discounts
KinderCare discount
Home, auto, and pet insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee discount program
Bereavement time off and resources for part-time and full-time employees