Physical Therapy Aide
Core
Support licensed physical therapists and assistants by performing direct patient care tasks, administering treatment modalities, and maintaining clinic operations.
Role type
Physical Therapy Aide
Builds
Patient treatment sessions and clinic operational readiness
Domain
Healthcare / Rehabilitation
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Patient positioning, therapeutic exercise instruction, treatment modality administration (electrical stimulation, ultrasound, cold laser), equipment assembly/disassembly, linen management, fall-risk awareness, basic clerical duties
Preferred skills
Pre-Physical Therapy coursework, Allied Health interest, equivalent experience
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 equipment, perform opening/closing duties, change and launder linens
Seniority
Entry-level, support staff