Classification
Full time, hourly position with benefits
Position Summary
We are seeking a motivated and dependable Physical Therapist Aide to support our clinical team in delivering high-quality patient care. This role is ideal for individuals interested in healthcare who enjoy working in a fast-paced, patient-centered environment.
Essential Functions
Assist physical therapists with patient care under direct supervision
- Prepare treatment areas, equipment, and supplies for patient sessions
- Guide patients through prescribed exercises and therapeutic activities
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the clinic and equipment
- Monitor patients during exercises and report progress or concerns to the therapist
- Assist with patient flow, including escorting and positioning patients
- Perform basic administrative tasks such as scheduling, filing, and answering phones
- Ensure a positive and professional experience for all patients
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Competencies
- Customer/Client Focus.
- Quality Focus
- Health Promotion
- Persistence
- Energetic
- Flexibility
- Teamwork Orientation
- Time Management
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The position walks, sits, stands, bends, lifts and moves continually during working hours. The position is subject to lifting objects weighing over 50 pounds, pushing wheelchairs, and transporting and supporting residents. The employee must be constantly alert for patient safety. There will be a physical assessment performed at time of hire to ensure that you can safely meet these demands.
Expected Hours of Work
Expected to work a minimum of hours a 40 hours per week.
Typically Monday through Thursday 7:50 to 5:00 and Friday 6:50 to 1:30 pm.
These times may vary depending upon patient schedule.