Physical Therapy Aide

About the role

Join our wonderful team and gain experience in a Physical Therapy office! Many of our aides go on to medical programs for Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Physician Assistants, Nursing, and other healthcare careers.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the flow of patients in and out of the clinic
• Assist in modality setups including: heat/ice, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, light therapy, Class IV Deep Tissue Laser Therapy, and traction
• Under the supervision of the Therapist, assist with therapeutic exercises and instruction and inform Therapists of patient responses to treatments
• Maintain appropriate levels of stock and supplies
• Maintain the clinic in a clean and orderly fashion including: Cleaning and prepping rooms and treatment tables, and equipment, minor other housekeeping tasks such as dusting, laundry, etc., stocking forms for clinic use, Filing
• Adhere to HIPAA Privacy Regulations (Training Provided to new staff)
• Attend staff meetings and in-services regularly
• Perform required duties
• Communicate with patients, staff, and management

Requirements

• Good customer service skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Good communication skills
• Ability to take direction and follow-through with tasks
• Ability to be self-directed when necessary while strictly adhering to task priority and relevance
• Able to judge good body mechanics is necessary
• Taken a minimum of one anatomy, physiology, or kinesiology class in high school or college
• High School Diploma/GED required
• Current or planned enrollment to pursue a degree in a related clinical field is a plus
• Bachelor's Degree in related field a plus
• Bonus points for previous experience in a related clinical setting
• Experience with exercise instruction is beneficial but not necessary
• Experience with modality setups listed above is beneficial but not necessary
• Personal Training Certification, Pilates Certification or other fitness certification a big plus but not necessary

Schedule

Minimum 20 hours available for work required. We are looking for someone who can work 20-29 hours and specifically with fairly open availability between 7am and 7pm Monday-Thursday and 7am - 6pm on Fridays. Our Physical Therapy aides typically work an "Alternative Work Week" of 10 hour shifts and/or 5 hour shifts. Saturday shift may be available.

Perks

• 3 weeks PTO accrual per year for years 1-3
• 4 weeks PTO accrual per year upon completion of third year
• 7 Paid Holidays
• Medical Benefits
• Dental and Vision Benefits
• 401(k) with safe harbor employer contribution (All staff eligible after one year)
• Direct Deposit
• Employee Discounts on Massage Services, Wellness Services, Private Pay Physical Therapy, Diagnostic services, Laser Therapy, Wellness Training, and retail products

Benefits

• Equal Employment Opportunity Employer