Physical Therapy Aide

Colorado In Motion; Mill Plain (CT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan - 100%…

Paid sick leave

Wellness Program Access

10% childcare tuition discount at Kind

Training and career development

Network partnerships with top healths

Job summary

ACCESS PT is seeking a part-time Physical Therapy Aide for our Danbury, Connecticut location. The role supports therapists and patients with room preparation, equipment setup, and patient ambulation assistance.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent. Salary ranges from $17.00 to $17.50 per hour, based on experience, with benefits and career development opportunities offered by ACCESS PT as part of the Confluent Health family.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and sanitize treatment room for the patients
• Understand the uses of stationary bikes, pulley systems, exercise/medicine balls, plyometric boxes, rebounder, weight equipment, mobilization tables and benches, progressive resistive exercises as designed by the Physical Therapist
• Prepare equipment such as hydrotherapy tanks, paraffin bath, and hot packs
• Remove and replace braces, splints, and slings from patient bodies before and after treatment
• Assist physical therapy assistant and/or physical therapist to support patient during ambulation and gait training
• Communicate effectively with patients/clients, the public and all members of the healthcare team

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

ACCESS PT, a member of the Confluent Health family,is currently looking for aPhysical Therapy Aide to join our Danbury, CTteam!

How ACCESS PT supports you:

• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan - 100% match after 1 year (up to 4%)


• Paid sick leave (varies by state)


• Wellness Program Access


• 10% childcare tuition discount at Kindercare Childcare Centers


• Training and career development


• Network partnerships with top health systems in the region

Job Position:Physical Therapy Aide

Job Location: 40 Old Ridgebury Road, Suite 102 Danbury, Connecticut 06810

Job Type:Part-Time

Salary Description: $17.00-$17.50/hour, based on experience

Responsibilities

• Prepare and sanitize treatment room for the patients


• Understand the uses of stationary bikes, pulley systems, exercise/medicine balls, plyometric boxes,rebounder, weight equipment, mobilization tables and benches, progressive resistive exercises asdesigned by the Physical Therapist


• Prepare equipment such as hydrotherapy tanks, paraffin bath, and hot packs


• Remove and replace braces, splints, and slings from patient bodies before and after treatment


• Assist physical therapy assistant and/or physical therapist to support patient during ambulation and gait training.


• Communicate effectively with patients/clients, the public and all members of the healthcare team

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required

EOE