Physical Therapy Aide

Professional Physical Therapy; Stamford (CT); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick time accrual under CT Sick Leave 

Job summary

Professional Physical Therapy is seeking a friendly Physical Therapy Aide to support licensed therapists and help patients on their healing journey. You will engage with patients, set up treatment areas, and help maintain a welcoming, collaborative environment.

This role is ideal for students applying to PT school, with part-time hours that may help meet application requirements. Strong communication, organization, and stamina are essential, and HIPAA/OSHA awareness is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong communication and friendly patient interaction.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask in a busy clinical setting.
• Stamina for lifting and staying active throughout the day.
• Familiarity with HIPAA and OSHA regulations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Set up treatment areas and prepare therapy sessions.
• Monitor and adjust equipment to support patient needs.
• Assist patients in getting comfortably situated during visits.
• Keep treatment areas clean and hygienic.
• Prepare hot and cold packs for therapy.
• Assist with laundry and cleaning duties as needed.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Stamina

Teamwork

HIPAA awareness

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