Physical Therapy Aide

Highbar Physical Therapy • Westerly, RI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Highbar Physical Therapy is hiring a Physical Therapy Aide to join their team. This role is a non-licensed caregiver who works under the direction of a Physical Therapist and/or Assistant to aid in the provision of patient care. The company is experiencing significant growth and is a leading outpatient physical therapy practice with locations across New England. They aim to revolutionize the Physical Therapy industry by combining the science of musculoskeletal health with individualized care to achieve life-changing outcomes for patients.

Requirements

• High School Diploma (required)
• Standing or walking for extended periods
• Assisting with patient exercise instruction and demonstration
• Monitoring patient movement to ensure safety, including fall prevention
• Light lifting or movement of equipment and supplies up to 50lbs
• Occasional bending, reaching, or crouching as needed to support patient care or maintain a safe and clean clinical environment

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology or related field strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Ensure the condition and cleanliness of treatment rooms and gym area meets standards.
• Assist clinical staff with patient intervention following plan of care as directed by the PT or PTA. Treatment may include: exercise instruction, manual therapy techniques, aquatic therapy, modalities, and education on posture, ergonomics, ADL’s and body mechanics.
• Assist administrative staff as directed by clinic director; tasks to include scheduling/rescheduling patients, answering phones, assisting patients with intake, running weekly reports from clinical software and calling patients to maintain communication at the therapist’s direction.
• Maintain clean environment for the safety of patients and efficiency of clinicians; housekeeping tasks include but not limited to consistently cleaning tables and private treatment areas, maintaining supply of towels and pillowcases in appropriate area, clean exercise equipment, washing/folding laundry where applicable, communicating with clinic director when supplies are low.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision
• voluntary disability and life insurance options
• 401(k)
• Fitness & Wellness program
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Community volunteer opportunities
• Valuable patient facing experience and opportunities for continued learning and professional development for those interested in growing their clinical/administrative knowledge

What This Job Offers

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