Part-Time Physical Therapy Aide: Patient Care & Front Desk

The CORE Institute; Kennett Square (Chester County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Premier Orthopaedics, in partnership with Philadelphia Hand to Shoulder, seeks a dedicated Physical Therapy Aide to join the Kennett Square, PA team. This part-time role (30-35 hrs/wk) supports therapists, handles front desk duties, and helps maintain a safe, clean clinic environment.

Responsibilities include assisting with non-Medicare patient treatment, scheduling, insurance verification, and ensuring equipment readiness. CPR certification is required; prior PT/rehab experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CPR certification required.
• Prior experience in a physical therapy, rehabilitation, or outpatient clinical setting preferred.
• Strength is medium per DOT; must have adequate physical strength to assist with resistive activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist therapists in treatment of non-Medicare patients, including retrieving hot/cold packs and setting up exercise machines.
• Monitor patient exercises and form as directed by therapists.
• Prepare and clean treatment areas, equipment, and plinths after each patient use.
• Perform front desk duties as needed, including answering phones, scheduling, patient registration, insurance verification, charge entry, and payment posting.
• Maintain laundry (towels, gowns) and ensure clinic cleanliness.
• Attend monthly staff meetings or obtain written agenda if unable to attend.
• Maintain current CPR certification.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support clinic operations.

Skills

Patient care

Front desk duties

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Premier Orthopaedics, in partnership with Philadelphia Hand to Shoulder, seeks a dedicated Physical Therapy Aide to join the Kennett Square, PA team. This part-time role (30-35 hrs/wk) supports therapists, handles front desk duties, and helps maintain a safe, clean clinic environment.

Responsibilities include assisting with non-Medicare patient treatment, scheduling, insurance verification, and ensuring equipment readiness. CPR certification is required; prior PT/rehab experience is preferred.