Physical Therapy Aide — Hands-On Patient Care

Course Advisor, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor is seeking a Physical Therapist Aide to assist in patient care under the supervision of licensed therapists. Responsibilities include transporting patients, administering treatments, and assisting in maintaining the clinical environment. Ideal candidates will have completed a certified program and possess strong interpersonal skills. This role requires an understanding of patient care best practices and effective communication within a clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Completion of a certified physical therapist aide program or related healthcare assistant program is required.
• Experience in a clinical setting preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients to and from treatment areas.
• Secure patients into or onto therapy equipment.
• Administer manual therapeutic exercises and other treatments.
• Observe and compile data on patients’ progress.
• Change linens and maintain equipment.

Skills

Active Listening

Social Perceptiveness

Monitoring

Service Orientation

Speaking

Coordination

Education

Completion of a certified physical therapist aide program

Experience assisting patients in a clinical setting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

MEDITECH software

Epic Systems

Job description

Course Advisor is seeking a Physical Therapist Aide to assist in patient care under the supervision of licensed therapists. Responsibilities include transporting patients, administering treatments, and assisting in maintaining the clinical environment. Ideal candidates will have completed a certified program and possess strong interpersonal skills. This role requires an understanding of patient care best practices and effective communication within a clinical setting.