Physical Therapy Aide

Physical Rehabilitation Network (PRN); Rio Rancho (NM); On-site; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Vision plan

Dental plan

Paid time off

Clinical incentive opportunities

Student loan repayment options

Job summary

Physical Rehabilitation Network (PRN) in Rio Rancho, NM seeks a Physical Therapy Aide for a part-time role. You will assist patients, support therapists, and help maintain a welcoming clinic environment.

This position emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and clear communication with the care team. The role includes administrative duties such as scheduling, charting, and billing support, alongside direct patient care tasks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; healthcare education is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients in transitioning to therapy areas, ensuring comfort and safety.
• Provide customer service and support to create a positive clinic experience.
• Prepare therapy equipment and treatment areas per therapist instructions.
• Maintain patient records, schedule appointments, and handle billing procedures.
• Assist front office tasks when downtime occurs, including phones, scanning, and payments.
• Aid therapists during sessions by providing materials and facilitating exercises.
• Ensure cleanliness and organization of therapy areas and equipment.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Detail-oriented

Compassionate care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Pay: $14-17/hr based on experience & skill set

Schedule: Part Time

Location: 4516 Arrowhead Ridge Dr. SE Rio Rancho, NM 87124

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.

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.

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