What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapy Aide position at Eaman Physical Therapy?
Eaman Physical Therapy is looking for an energetic physical therapy aide (tech) to join our rapidly growing outpatient physical therapy center in Rockville/Gaithersburg or Germantown, Maryland. We have multiple physical therapy aide job openings, and the right candidate will have the option to work at any of our locations in Maryland. The physical therapy patient population comprises mostly adults with orthopedic conditions and sports injuries. Our service offerings include physical therapy, massage therapy, dry needling, and nutrition counseling. The candidate will work closely with our physical therapists.
What are we looking for?
- MUST have at least 3-month recent experience as a physical therapy aide (tech) in outpatient settings where you independently supervised patient therapeutic exercises. If you don't have the required experience, you must be willing to complete a 1-week (min. 30 hrs) training program on an unpaid basis. Alternatively, you can apply as a volunteer.
- Physical therapy aide with excellent knowledge of physical therapy therapeutic exercises and the ability to demonstrate them to patients independently.
- Physical therapy aide with excellent communication and inter-personal skills.
- Physical therapy aide who is a people-person with outgoing personality.
- Physical therapy aide with strong interest in pursuing a physical therapy career.
- Physical therapy aide comfortable interacting with other medical professionals.
- Fluency in Spanish is preferred though not required.
What will you be doing?
- Supervise patients' physical therapy therapeutic exercises.
- Work under the supervision of the physical therapist to implement plan of care.
- Setting up the treatment space and maintaining its cleanliness.
- Perform basic clerical duties such as scheduling patients, assisting patients with paperwork, answering the phone, taking payments, checking insurance authorization and eligibility.
Why work for us?
- Very competitive salary and benefits package (commensurate with experience).
- A relaxed work environment fostering learning about the medical field.
- Flexible work hours: part-time or full-time.
COVID-19 Precautions
- Office staff get tested regularly.
- Enforce social distancing in the office.
- Face masks or coverings required in the office.
- Sanitizing and cleaning procedures in place.
- Patients and staff get screened for COVID-19 symptoms or exposure.
Locations: Rockville/Gaithersburg or Germantown, Maryland (MD)
Work schedule: flexible (part-time or full-time)
Availability: immediately
How to apply?
To apply for any of our positions, please visit our job application page.
NO AGENCIES OR CALLS PLEASE.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Internship
Pay: $15.50 - $16.50 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Neurology
- Orthopedics
- Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine
- Sports Medicine
Application Question(s):
- Are you applying for summer-only position?
- Are you looking for a volunteer or paid position? Paid positions require minimum 3-month recent experience as a PT aide in clinical outpatient settings. Alternatively, you can complete a 1-week (30 hours) training program on an unpaid basis.
- How much experience (in years) do you have as a PT aide supervising patient therapeutic exercises independently in clinical outpatient settings?
- What is your current/recent hourly pay rate, and your asking pay rate?
- What days of the week (Mon-Sat) and times are you available to work?
- BRIEFLY (in 1-2 sentences) explain why you are interested in working as a PT aide, and why you are looking for new career opportunities.
- BRIEFLY (in 1-2 sentences) explain your short-term and long-term career goals.
- At what locations can you work: Shady Grove, Germantown, or either?
- When are you looking to start a new position, and how long do you plan to work for?
- Are you fluent in Spanish or other foreign languages?
- If you are currently employed or in school, how many hours a week do you work or go to school?
- Are you looking for a full-time or part-time position or either, and ideally how many hours a week are you looking to work (provide a range including min. and max.)?
Ability to Commute:
- Rockville, MD 20850 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $17