Physical Therapist Aide

Orthopaedic Rehab Specialists Physical Therapy; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Part time

Job summary

Orthopaedic Rehab Specialists in Michigan is seeking a part-time Therapy Aide to support patient care from check-in through treatment completion and to help create a welcoming environment.

As an essential member of the team, you will greet patients, protect privacy, assist therapists, handle daily cleaning, linen tasks, and ensure supplies are stocked. If you value empathy, reliability, and a positive workplace, join us to help patients live healthier lives.

Qualifications

• Ability to listen and follow verbal direction.
• Ability to communicate information to patients and coworkers.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients in a pleasant manner and report patient status to the therapist.
• Maintain the privacy of patients and their treatment following HIPAA guidelines.
• Be visible and accessible to the PTs, PTAs and patients.
• Assist in setup of modalities and exercises (e.g., electrical stimulation, ultrasound).
• Perform opening/closing duties and daily cleaning per checklist.
• Stock supplies and keep the clinic clean and well organized.
• Snow removal and salt as needed.

Skills

Listening

Verbal communication

Job description

Do you want to be a part of transforming lives? If you want to motivate, inspire, and make a difference in people’s lives, YOU may be the person we are looking for. Orthopaedic Rehab Specialists is not JUST a physical therapy business. Our employees provide special, thoughtful service in a positive and fun environment. We want our patients to have a memorable experience that changes their lives, empowering them to live a healthier lifestyle and do the things they enjoy most in life.

We are looking to hire a part-time Therapy Aide.

Distinguishing Characteristics Of Work

Positions supervised: None

The purpose of this position is to facilitate patient care from the time the patient checks in at the front desk until the treatment is finished. The aide helps to create a clean, welcoming, and caring environment that will help to ensure patients will be compliant and view ORS as their physical therapy choice for life.

Specific Duties Include (but Are Not Limited To)

• Maintain a positive ORS team attitude!
• Greet patients in a pleasant manner, using names and making appropriate eye contact, and inquire about how they are feeling (ask how their pain is at that particular time). Report this to the patient’s physical therapist or physical therapist assistant.
• Maintain the privacy of our patients and their treatment while at work and outside of work, following HIPAA guidelines.
• Constantly check lobby for patients coming in for their appointments.
• Be visible and accessible to the PTs, PTAs and patients.
• Be proficient in the setup of modalities and exercise such as electrical muscle stimulation, ultrasound, Biodex, paraffin, cryotherapy, traction, iontophoresis, hot packs.
• Change linens and clean tables in gym and booths.
• Check on patients who appear to be standing idle to ensure that treatments are progressed in a timely manner.
• Perform daily cleaning duties as assigned on a daily cleaning sheet.
• Assist in washing, drying, and folding of linens.
• Perform opening/closing duties according to list.
• Snow removal and salt as needed.
• Keep the clinic generally running smoothly and clean in appearance
• Ensure that supplies are stocked.

Requirements

Essential Job Functions

• Ability to listen and follow verbal direction.
• Ability to communicate information to patients and coworkers.