Physical Therapy Aide: Hands-On Patient Care & Support

PIH Health; California (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

PIH Health is seeking a Physical Therapy Technician to assist physical therapists with patient care and related tasks. The role supports a nonprofit regional network serving the Los Angeles area, with a focus on rehabilitation services and hospital-based care.

Requirements include on-the-job training in a health setting and preferred CPR certification. This position offers daytime shifts in a clinical environment, with duties spanning patient-related activities and clerical support.

Qualifications

• Assist the qualified therapist with patient transfers, modalities, functional training, hydrotherapy and therapeutic exercises.
• Resolve biophysical, psychological, educational and environmental needs of patient/significant others when administering care.
• Clerical skills are required for those technicians being utilized primarily in the clerical area.

Responsibilities

• Assist the physical therapist with patient transfers and therapeutic exercises.
• Support care by considering biophysical, psychological, educational and environmental needs of patients and families.
• Perform clerical duties as required in the role.

Skills

Patient transfers

Modalities assistance

Clerical tasks

CPR certification (preferred)

Tools

Basic Windows

Job description

PIH Health is seeking a Physical Therapy Technician to assist physical therapists with patient care and related tasks. The role supports a nonprofit regional network serving the Los Angeles area, with a focus on rehabilitation services and hospital-based care.

Requirements include on-the-job training in a health setting and preferred CPR certification. This position offers daytime shifts in a clinical environment, with duties spanning patient-related activities and clerical support.