Physical Therapy Aide

About the role

Highbar Physical Therapy is a leading outpatient physical therapy practice experiencing significant growth 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 Assistant to aid in the provision of patient care.

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. Level of assistance will depend on payer and state guidelines. Treatment may include:
  • exercise instruction
  • manual therapy techniques
  • aquatic therapy
  • modalities
  • education on posture, ergonomics, ADLs, and body mechanics
• Assist administrative staff as directed by clinic director; tasks 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 a clean environment for the safety of patients and efficiency of clinicians; housekeeping tasks include:
  • consistently cleaning tables and private treatment areas
  • maintaining supply of towels and pillowcases in appropriate area
  • cleaning exercise equipment
  • washing/folding laundry where applicable
  • communicating with clinic director when supplies are low

Requirements

• High School Diploma (required)
• Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology or related field strongly preferred

Physical Expectations

• 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 50 lbs
• Occasional bending, reaching, or crouching as needed to support patient care or maintain a safe and clean clinical environment

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

Pay

Starting at $18/hour, with compensation adjusted based on experience, skills, and role alignment.

About Us

We develop leading-edge physical therapists who practice at the top of their license, acting as primary care providers for musculoskeletal disorders, and challenging themselves and their patients to reach new goals.