Physical Therapy Aide

Highbar Physical Therapy • Warren, RI

6d

About The Position

Highbar Physical Therapy is a growing outpatient physical therapy practice with locations across New England. The Exercise Specialist/Physical Therapy Aide is a non-licensed caregiver who works under the direction of a Physical Therapist and/or Physical Therapist Assistant to support patient care. The role combines assistance with patient interventions, clinic administration, and maintaining a clean, safe treatment environment. The level of clinical assistance depends on payer and state guidelines.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Ability to stand or walk for extended periods.
• Ability to assist with patient exercise instruction and demonstration.
• Ability to monitor patient movement for safety, including fall prevention.
• Ability to lift or move equipment and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to bend, reach, or crouch occasionally to support patient care or maintain a safe and clean clinical environment.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology or a related field is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure treatment rooms and the gym area meet standards for condition and cleanliness.
• Assist clinical staff with patient interventions as directed by the Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant, including exercise instruction, manual therapy techniques, aquatic therapy, modalities, and education on posture, ergonomics, activities of daily living, and body mechanics, as permitted by payer and state guidelines.
• Assist administrative staff as directed by the clinic director, including scheduling and rescheduling patients, answering phones, assisting with patient intake, running weekly reports from clinical software, and calling patients to maintain communication at the therapist’s direction.
• Maintain a clean environment for patient safety and clinician efficiency by cleaning tables and private treatment areas, replenishing towels and pillowcases, cleaning exercise equipment, washing and folding laundry where applicable, and notifying the clinic director when supplies are low.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Voluntary disability and life insurance options.
• 401(k).
• Fitness and wellness program.
• Paid holidays and paid time off.
• Community volunteer opportunities.
• Patient-facing experience and opportunities for continued learning and professional development in clinical or administrative knowledge.

What This Job Offers

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