Physical Therapy Aide

Athletico•Gilbert, AZ

About The Position

The Rehabilitation Aide, equivalent to rehabilitation technician and physical therapy aide positions, assists 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 treatment. Duties are performed in compliance with state practice act requirements. The role includes preparing patients for therapy, assisting with treatments and exercises under professional staff direction, providing routine treatments, and maintaining treatment areas, equipment, linens, restrooms, and supplies. The aide also supports clinic administration, including phones, appointment scheduling, paperwork, charts, and inventory tracking. This is a part-time position. The work environment is an internal office with a usually low noise level. Athletico provides equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination and harassment across the terms and conditions of employment.

Requirements

High school graduate; internship experience 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 team player who demonstrates compassion toward patients and completes 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 stand, walk, sit, use hands to feel, and reach with hands and arms; occasionally lift or move up to 20–25 pounds.
Fine hand manipulation, including keyboarding.
Required vision abilities include close and distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Regularly talk and hear while performing job duties.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Prepare patients for physical therapy treatments, including helping them put on and remove supportive devices.
Assist physical therapists during treatments and provide routine treatment as directed.
Safeguard, motivate, and assist patients practicing exercises and functional activities under the direction of professional staff.
Provide routine treatments such as hot/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, 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.