Physical Therapy Aide
@ Highbar Physical TherapyPhysical Therapy Aide
About the job
Highbar Physical Therapy is a leading outpatient practice in New England, focused on musculoskeletal health and individualized care. The role supports physical therapists under supervision, assisting with patient care, environment maintenance, and administrative tasks.
Requirements
- High School Diploma
- Assisting with patient exercise
- Standing for extended periods
Qualifications
- Bilingual Spanish preferred
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs
- Flexible in movement and support
Full job description
What You'll Do:
- Ensure the condition and cleanliness of treatment rooms and gym area meets standards
- Assist clinical staff with patient intervention following plan of care as directed by the PT or PTA. Level of assistance will depend on payer and state guidelines. Treatment may include: exercise instruction, manual therapy techniques, aquatic therapy, modalities, and education on posture, ergonomics, ADL’s and body mechanics
- Assist administrative staff as directed by clinic director; tasks to include scheduling/rescheduling patients, answering phones, assisting patients with intake, running weekly reports from clinical software and calling patients to maintain communication at the therapist’s direction.
- Maintain clean environment for the safety of patients and efficiency of clinicians; housekeeping tasks include but not limited to consistently cleaning tables and private treatment areas, maintaining supply of towels and pillowcases in appropriate area, clean exercise equipment, washing/folding laundry where applicable, communicating with clinic director when supplies are low
Qualifications/Physical Expectations: - High School Diploma (required)
- Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology or related field strongly preferred
- Standing or walking for extended periods
- Assisting with patient exercise instruction and demonstration
- Monitoring patient movement to ensure safety, including fall prevention
- Light lifting or movement of equipment and supplies up to 50lbs
- Occasional bending, reaching, or crouching as needed to support patient care or maintain a safe and clean clinical environment
Compensation Package: - Starting at $18/hour, with compensation adjusted based on experience, skills, and role alignment
- We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Medical, Dental & Vision, voluntary disability and life insurance options
- 401(k)
- Fitness & Wellness program
- Paid holidays and paid time off
- Community volunteer opportunities
- Valuable patient facing experience and opportunities for continued learning and professional development for those interested in growing their clinical/administrative knowledge
The Exercise Specialist/Physical Therapy Aide is a non-licensed caregiver who works under the direction of a Physical Therapist and/or Assistant to aid in the provision of patient care.
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