Physical Therapist Aide

We are seeking a full-time physical therapist aide. The aide will be under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist and work alongside the doctors. The aide will assist patients in active and passive exercises, as well as, complementary therapies. Individual should be motivated and interested in the field of physical rehabilitation.

Responsibilities

• Assist physical therapy care by preparing treatment area, patient, equipment and materials; perform tasks that do not require the license or skill of a Physical Therapist while under the supervision of the therapist.
• Prepare for upcoming therapy sessions by organizing the treatment locations based on the patient's needs and assist therapists in consistency in patient flow management.
• Clean therapy area, set up any necessary equipment, and help assist the patients and therapist during therapy sessions.
• Help patients move from one area of therapy to another; help patients walk, push them in wheelchairs, or assist in sitting and standing.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients.
• Experience preferred.
  
  

Knowledge & Experience

• Be motivated and interested in the field of physical rehabilitation.
  
  

Skills & Abilities

• Able to multi-task
• Strong customer service skills
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Duties require extensive standing and walking.
• Requires lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or transferring patients.
• Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs.
  
  

Schedule

Full-Time

• Monday & Wednesday 7:30am-5:30pm
• Tuesday & Thursday 8:30am-6:00pm
• Friday 7:30am-12:00pm
  
  

Pay: $17/hour