Aide

Phoenix Physical Therapy; Shamokin (Northumberland County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Phoenix Physical Therapy in Shamokin, PA is seeking a Physical Therapy Aide to assist staff with routine operations and patient support. You will help prepare treatment equipment and rooms and assist patients with limited mobility to reach treatment areas, while handling administrative tasks.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, safety, and collaboration with the therapy team. Prior healthcare exposure is preferred, and CPR certification is required to qualify for this casual part-time

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current CPR certification.
• Previous healthcare environment experience preferred.
• Detail-oriented with strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for treatment and sets up equipment.
• Provides patients information regarding treatments and evaluations.
• Monitors and maintains inventory for physical therapy supplies.
• Ensures treatment rooms and open gym space meet safety and sanitation standards.
• Maintains a safe, healthy work environment by following standards and procedures.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Customer focus

Follow directions

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school education or equivalent

CPR certification

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Shamokin PA - Shamokin, PA 17872

Position Type: Casual Part Time

POSITION SUMMARY

The Physical Therapy Aide assists the physical therapy staff with routine operational tasks. Help prepare treatment equipment and rooms, assist patients with limited mobility to reach treatment areas, and perform administrative duties.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs everyday activities such as preparing patients for treatment, setting up equipment, changing linens, and cleaning therapy rooms/equipment.


• Provides patients with information regarding treatments and evaluations.


• Monitors and maintains inventory for physical therapy supplies.


• Ensures that treatment rooms and open gym space adhere to appropriate safety and sanitation requirements.


• Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing, following, and enforcing standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations.


• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education / Training

• High school education or equivalent.


• Current CPR certification


• Previous experience in a healthcare environment preferred.

Specialized Knowledge/Skills

• Detail-oriented.


• Customer/client orientation.


• Ability to understand and follow directions.


• Interpersonal skills.

Physical Requirements

• Varied activities including sitting, walking, squatting, stooping, lifting, bending, reaching.


• Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and to lift 100 pounds.

***Phoenix Physical Therapy is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.