Physical Therapy Aide

Town Physical Therapy; Clifton (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Town Physical Therapy is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapy Aide to join our team. The ideal candidate will assist physical therapists in providing care to patients, ensuring a smooth and efficient rehabilitation process.

Responsibilities include implementing treatment plans, guiding patients through exercises, setting up equipment, monitoring progress, and maintaining clean, organized therapy areas. In-person work with opportunity to grow in outpatient settings.

Qualifications

• Experience in a healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of physiology and anatomy.
• Familiarity with outpatient or acute care settings.
• Understanding of orthopedic and geriatric patient care.
• Strong patient service skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist physical therapists in implementing treatment plans.
• Assist patients with exercises and activities as directed by the therapist.
• Set up equipment and prepare treatment areas for therapy sessions.
• Monitor and report patient progress to the therapist.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of therapy areas.

Skills

Caring attitude

Geriatric patient care

Physiology knowledge

Outpatient or hospital experience

Patient service skills

Job description

Job Overview

We are seeking a dedicated Physical Therapy Aide to join our team. The ideal candidate will assist physical therapists in providing care to patients, ensuring a smooth and efficient rehabilitation process.

Duties

• Support physical therapists in implementing treatment plans for patients.


• Assist patients with exercises and activities as directed by the therapist.


• Set up equipment and prepare treatment areas for therapy sessions.


• Monitor and report patient progress to the therapist.


• Maintain cleanliness and organization of therapy areas.

Experience

• Experience or interest in working with patients in a healthcare setting.


• Knowledge of physiology and anatomy.


• Familiarity with outpatient or acute care settings.


• Understanding of orthopedic and geriatric patient care.


• Strong patient service skills.

Skills

• Caring attitude towards patients' well-being.


• Ability to work effectively with geriatric patients.


• Knowledge of physiology to assist in therapy procedures.


• Experience in outpatient or hospital medicine settings.


• Proficiency in providing quality patient care.

This position offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the field of physical therapy. If you are passionate about helping others on their road to recovery, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding role.

Pay: $15.92 - $16.50 per hour

Schedule

• 10 hour shift


• 4 hour shift


• 8 hour shift


• Day shift


• Evening shift


• Monday to Friday


• Morning shift

Work Location: In person

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits

• 401(k)


• Dental insurance


• Flexible schedule


• Health insurance


• Paid time off


• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person