What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapy Aide position at Health Star Physical Therapy?
Health Star Physical Therapy is an outpatient private practice dedicated to providing superior rehabilitation services for a diverse patient population. Our team is committed to delivering personalized care that promotes recovery and enhances quality of life.
We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Physical Therapy Aide to support our licensed physical therapist in delivering exceptional patient care. The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in anatomy and medical terminology, with experience in a medical office or outpatient settings of a physical therapy practice. This role offers an opportunity to gain valuable clinical experience while contributing to patient recovery in outpatient, orthopedics, geriatrics, and post-acute care.
Responsibilities
- Assist physical therapist with patient intake procedures and prepare treatment areas for therapy sessions.
- Support patients during therapy exercises, ensuring proper technique and safety protocols are followed.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of treatment spaces and equipment in accordance with health standards.
- Monitor patient progress and report observations to the supervising therapist for documentation purposes.
- Manage administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, updating patient records, collecting patient payments, and answering telephones.
- Facilitate communication between patients and healthcare team members to ensure seamless care delivery.
- Adhere to all safety regulations while providing compassionate patient service.
Requirements
- Prior experience in outpatient clinical environments is highly desirable.
- Knowledge of physiology, anatomy, and medical terminology relevant to physical therapy practices.
- Demonstrated understanding of patient service and patient care principles across diverse populations including geriatrics and orthopedics.
- Experience working in outpatient setting is preferred.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication skills to interact professionally with patients and healthcare staff.
- Ability to follow detailed instructions accurately while maintaining a compassionate approach toward patient needs. Join our team at Health Star Physical Therapy to support healing journeys through compassionate care and clinical excellence
Pay: $ $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: 30.0 – 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
Shift availability:
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Day Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18