Physical Therapist Aides

Course Advisor; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor is seeking a Physical Therapist Aide to assist in patient care under the supervision of licensed therapists. Responsibilities include transporting patients, administering treatments, and assisting in maintaining the clinical environment. Ideal candidates will have completed a certified program and possess strong interpersonal skills. This role requires an understanding of patient care best practices and effective communication within a clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Completion of a certified physical therapist aide program or related healthcare assistant program is required.
• Experience in a clinical setting preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients to and from treatment areas.
• Secure patients into or onto therapy equipment.
• Administer manual therapeutic exercises and other treatments.
• Observe and compile data on patients’ progress.
• Change linens and maintain equipment.

Skills

Active Listening

Social Perceptiveness

Monitoring

Service Orientation

Speaking

Coordination

Education

Completion of a certified physical therapist aide program

Experience assisting patients in a clinical setting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

MEDITECH software

Epic Systems

Job description

Physical Therapist Aide

What Does it Take to Be a Physical Therapist Aide?

Under close supervision of a physical therapist or physical therapy assistant, perform delegated tasks in specific situations, such as preparing patients and treatment areas.

Physical Therapist Aide Responsibilities

• Transport patients to and from treatment areas, using wheelchairs or providing standing support.
• Secure patients into or onto therapy equipment.
• Administer active or passive manual therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, or heat, light, sound, water, or electrical modality treatments, such as ultrasound.
• Maintain equipment or furniture to keep it in good working condition, including performing the assembly or disassembly of equipment or accessories.
• Observe patients during treatment to compile and evaluate data on patients’ responses and progress and report to physical therapist.
• Change linens, such as bed sheets and pillow cases.

Qualifications and Competencies

• Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Social Perceptiveness: Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
• Monitoring: Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Service Orientation: Actively looking for ways to help people.
• Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Coordination: Adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions.

Tools Used

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Outlook
• Word processing software
• MEDITECH software
• Scheduling software
• Medical procedure coding software
• Epic Systems
• Patient record maintenance software

How to Become a Physical Therapist Aide

Education requirements and work experience vary by employer. Commonly, completion of a certified physical therapist aide program or a related healthcare assistant program is required. Experience assisting patients in a clinical setting is preferred. Employers typically look for strong interpersonal skills, attention to details, and ability to follow instructions.