Physical Therapy Aide

Highbar Physical Therapy; Smithfield (RI); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

401(k)

Paid holidays and PTO

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Highbar Physical Therapy is actively hiring an Exercise Specialist/Physical Therapy Aide to support PTs and the care team at our Rhode Island clinics. This role involves assisting with patient exercise instruction, room setup, and care plan execution in a fast-paced outpatient setting.

We offer a structured benefits package and opportunities for growth while you gain valuable hands-on experience in musculoskeletal care and patient education under licensed professionals.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology or related field preferred.
• Stand/Walk for extended periods; assist with patient exercise instruction.
• Monitor patient movement to ensure safety, including fall prevention.
• Light lifting or movement of equipment up to 50lbs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the condition and cleanliness of treatment rooms and gym area.
• Assist clinical staff with patient intervention per plan of care as directed by PT/PTA.
• Assist administrative staff with scheduling/rescheduling, answering phones, intake, and follow-up communications.
• Maintain supplies and equipment; coordinate with clinic director on stock and low items.

Skills

Patient assistance

Exercise instruction

Safety monitoring

Communication with staff

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology

Job description

We're Hiring - Join Highbar Physical Therapy!

Highbar Physical Therapy is Hiring!

Help us revolutionize the Physical Therapy industry! Highbar is a leading outpatient physical therapy practice experiencing significant growth with locations across New England. We’ve evolved our name toreflect the standard of care we’ve always provided anddemonstrate how we are different.

We bring together the science of musculoskeletalhealth with the art of individualized care, consistently deliveringlife-changing outcomes for our patients.

The Exercise Specialist/Physical Therapy Aide is a non-licensed caregiver who works under the direction of a Physical Therapist and/or Assistant to aid in the provision of patient care.

What You'll Do:

• Ensure the condition and cleanliness of treatment rooms and gym area meetsstandards
• Assist clinical staff with patient intervention following plan of care as directed by the PT or PTA. Level of assistance will depend on payer andstate guidelines. Treatment mayinclude:exercise instruction, manual therapy techniques, aquatic therapy, modalities, and education on posture, ergonomics, ADL’s and body mechanics
• Assist administrative staff as directed by clinic director; tasks to include scheduling/rescheduling patients, answering phones, assisting patients with intake, running weekly reports from clinicalsoftwareand calling patients to maintain communication at the therapist’s direction.
• Maintain clean environment for the safety of patients and efficiency of clinicians; housekeeping tasks include but not limited to consistently cleaning tables and private treatment areas, maintaining supply of towels and pillowcases in appropriate area, clean exercise equipment, washing/folding laundry where applicable, communicating with clinic director when supplies arelow

Qualifications/Physical Expectations:

• High School Diploma (required)
• Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology or related field stronglypreferred
• Standing or walking for extended periods
• Assisting with patient exercise instruction and demonstration
• Monitoring patient movement to ensure safety, including fall prevention
• Light lifting or movement of equipment and supplies up to 50lbs
• Occasional bending, reaching, or crouching as needed to support patient care or maintain a safe and clean clinical environment

Compensation Package:

• Starting at $18/hour, with compensation adjusted based on experience, skills, and role alignment
• We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:
• Medical, Dental & Vision, voluntary disability and life insurance options
• 401(k)
• Fitness & Wellness program
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Community volunteer opportunities
• Valuable patient facing experience and opportunities for continued learning and professional development for those interested in growing their clinical/administrative knowledge

The Exercise Specialist/Physical Therapy Aide is a non-licensed caregiver who works under the direction of a Physical Therapist and/or Assistant to aid in the provision of patient care.

More About Us:

We develop leading-edge physical therapists who practice at the top of their license, acting as primary care providers for musculoskeletal disorders, and challenging themselves and their patients to reach new goals.

Highbar is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or veteran status.