Physical Therapy Aide

Professional Physical Therapy; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Professional Physical Therapy in Stamford, CT is seeking a friendly Physical Therapy Aide to support licensed therapists and assist patients on their healing journey. This role emphasizes teamwork, a positive patient experience, and a welcoming clinic environment.

Typical duties include setting up treatment areas, adjusting equipment, helping patients feel comfortable, maintaining cleanliness, preparing hot/cold packs, and assisting with laundry as needed.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Strong communication skills to interact warmly with patients and team members.
• Great organizational skills and a keen eye for detail.
• The ability to juggle various tasks in a busy setting.
• Physical stamina for tasks that might involve lifting and staying active throughout the day.
• Familiarity with HIPAA and OSHA regulations is a plus to keep us compliant.

Responsibilities

• Setting up treatment areas and ensuring everything is ready for therapy sessions.
• Monitoring and adjusting equipment as needed to support patient needs.
• Helping patients get comfortably situated during their visits and providing any necessary assistance.
• Keeping our treatment areas clean and organized, ensuring a safe and hygienic environment.
• Preparing hot and cold packs for therapy, because we care about our patients’ comfort!
• Pitching in with laundry and cleaning duties as needed.

Skills

Strong communication

Great organizational

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Physical stamina

HIPAA/OSHA familiarity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Join our amazing team at Professional Physical Therapy, where we are dedicated to providing top-notch care for our patients! We’re on the lookout for a friendly and compassionate Physical Therapy Aide to help our licensed therapists and make a difference in the lives of those we serve. Our focus is the patient experience!

As a Physical Therapy Aide, you will not only support our team but also engage with our wonderful patients, assisting them on their healing journey. We're all about teamwork, positivity, and creating a welcoming environment.

This is a great opportunity for students looking to apply to PT school. Hours may help satisfy application requirements.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Setting up treatment areas and ensuring everything is ready for therapy sessions.
• Monitoring and adjusting equipment as needed to support patient needs.
• Helping patients get comfortably situated during their visits and providing any necessary assistance.
• Keeping our treatment areas clean and organized, ensuring a safe and hygienic environment.
• Preparing hot and cold packs for therapy, because we care about our patients’ comfort!
• Pitching in with laundry and cleaning duties as needed.

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Strong communication skills to interact warmly with patients and team members.
• Great organizational skills and a keen eye for detail.
• The ability to juggle various tasks in a busy setting.
• Physical stamina for tasks that might involve lifting and staying active throughout the day.
• Familiarity with HIPAA and OSHA regulations is a plus to keep us compliant.

Come be a part of a supportive team and help us make a positive impact in our patients' lives!

• Part time employees are eligible to accrue sick time based on the Connecticut Sick Leave Law