Physical Therapy Aide

Pivot Physical Therapy•Salem, VA

6d•$13 - $20

About The Position

The Rehabilitation Aide, also known as a rehabilitation technician or physical therapy aide, supports the Patient Experience Coordinator and clinicians by performing administrative and clinical duties. The aide greets patients arriving at the clinic and works alongside physical therapists and physical therapist assistants during patient treatment. Duties must comply with state practice act requirements. The role includes preparing patients for treatment, assisting with exercises and routine treatments, maintaining clinic equipment and spaces, and helping with administrative tasks such as answering phones and scheduling appointments. The position is part-time.

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 service that exceeds patient/client expectations.
Energetic, team-oriented, and compassionate toward patients.
Ability to complete tasks thoroughly.
Ability to read, write, and speak English proficiently.
Ability to fulfill office activities, including seated computer work, filing, and lifting and carrying office supplies.
Ability to meet the stated vision requirements, including close-range, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and adjustment of focus.
Ability to talk and hear regularly, and frequently stand, walk, sit, use hands to feel, and reach with hands and arms.
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 20–25 pounds.
Fine hand manipulation, including keyboarding.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Prepare patients for physical therapy treatments, assist with supportive devices, and assist physical therapists during treatment.
Safeguard, motivate, and assist patients practicing exercises and functional activities under professional staff direction.
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, and restock supplies.
Assist the Patient Experience Coordinator with answering phones, scheduling appointments, and filing paperwork and charts.
Help track clinic medical and non-medical supplies and may order inventory.