Physical Therapy Aide

Physical Rehabilitation Network (PRN); Palm Desert (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Dental

Paid time off

Student loan repayment

Professional development

Job summary

Physical Rehabilitation Network (PRN) in Palm Desert, CA is hiring a Physical Therapy Aide to provide essential patient support, front-desk assistance, and therapy-area setup in a full-time role.

Responsible for patient transitions, equipment prep, and records, the position emphasizes compassionate patient care, teamwork, and efficient clinic operations in a demanding healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; healthcare education is a plus.
• Experience in a healthcare setting or as a Physical Therapy Aide preferred.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively within a team.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational abilities.
• Compassionate and patient-centered approach to assisting individuals in need.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients in transitioning to therapy areas, ensuring their comfort and safety.
• Help create a positive work environment and clinic culture by ensuring patient needs are met.
• Prepare therapy equipment and treatment areas based on therapist instructions.
• Maintain organized patient records, schedule appointments, and handle billing procedures.
• Assist front office with tasks when downtime occurs (phone, scanning, scheduling, payments, filing).
• Aid therapists during therapy sessions by providing materials and facilitating exercises.
• Ensure cleanliness and organization of therapy areas and equipment (daily cleaning, laundry, stocking supplies).

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Detail-oriented

Compassionate care

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Job Title

Physical Rehabilitation Network (PRN) and its Family of Brands is seeking to recruit & hire a Physical Therapy Aide.

About Us

PRN brings together some of the most trusted PT brands across the West and Central U.S. Whether in the clinic or behind the scenes, we're all about personalized care, smart clinical insight, and making every patient feel supported from start to finish.

About the Role

As a Physical Therapy Aide at PRN, you'll be an essential part of our team, providing exceptional customer service and administrative support to ensure a smooth and positive experience for our patients.

Brand: Spine & Sport Physical Therapy

Pay: $18-20/hr (based off experience & skill set)

Schedule: Full-time 36hrs/per week - M-F 7am-6pm

Location: 72880 Fred Waring Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist patients in transitioning to therapy areas, ensuring their comfort and safety.
• Help create a positive work environment and clinic culture by ensuring patient needs are taken care of during transitional periods of therapy. Help provide customer service, a smile.
• Prepare therapy equipment and treatment areas based on therapist instructions.
• Maintain organized patient records, schedule appointments, and handle billing procedures.
• Assist front office with front office tasks when down time occurs including but not limited to: answering the phone, scanning documents into charts, scheduling patients, taking over the counter payments, filing, faxing, etc.
• Aid therapists during therapy sessions by providing necessary materials and facilitating exercises.
• Ensure cleanliness and organization of therapy areas and equipment. Daily equipment cleaning, cleaning tables, laundry, stocking supplies.

Skills & Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; additional education or training in healthcare is a plus.
• Prior experience in a healthcare setting or as a Physical Therapy Aide preferred.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational abilities.
• Compassionate and patient-centered approach towards assisting individuals in need.

Benefits & Perks

We offer a comprehensive and competitive compensation package designed to support both personal and professional well being. Team members enjoy full scale benefits - Including robust Medical, Vision, and Dental plans - along with paid time off, clinical incentive opportunities, and student loan repayment options. We are committed to your continued growth and success, providing professional development resources and ongoing clinical education support.

At PRN, you'll be part of a supportive, mission driven environment dedicated to excellence in patient care and the success of every member of our team.

Note: This job description is a general outline of responsibilities and requirements. Specific duties may vary based on the needs of management.