Physical Therapy Aide
Core
Support licensed physical therapists by assisting patients with therapeutic exercises, administering treatment modalities, and maintaining a clean clinical environment.
Role type
Physical Therapy Aide
Builds
Patient care support services for rehabilitation clinics
Domain
Healthcare / Physical Therapy
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Patient positioning, therapeutic exercise instruction, treatment modality administration (electrical stimulation, ultrasound, cold laser), equipment assembly/disassembly, infection control, basic clerical tasks
Preferred skills
Pre-Physical Therapy coursework, experience in Allied Health
Technologies
Electrical stimulation devices, Micro Current stimulators, ultrasound machines, cold laser units
Responsibilities
Direct ambulatory patients to/from treatment areas, instruct patients on therapeutic exercises, administer treatment modalities, fit/position patients on equipment, observe patients and report progress, maintain clinic cleanliness and disinfect equipment, perform opening/closing duties, assist with splint making
Seniority
Entry-level, support staff