Physical Therapy Technician - Growth & Generous PTO

Spire Orthopedic Partners; Beverly (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

401(k) plan

Generous PTO

Job summary

Spire Orthopedic Partners in Beverly is seeking a Part-time Physical Therapy Aide to support daily patient care and therapy sessions. You will assist therapists, prepare treatment areas, and help patients with exercises and mobility under supervision.

Responsibilities include maintaining safety, documenting patient progress, and ensuring confidentiality. The role offers a dynamic, team-driven environment with opportunities for growth and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• One year of physical therapy experience, medical office experience preferred.
• Familiarity with HIPAA, insurance regulations, policies, procedures, and other regulatory policies.
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe working env.
• Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.
• Develop and maintain effective and professional working relationships with patients, medical staff, coworkers and the public by displaying sympathy, tact and understanding.
• Must be a team player with a positive attitude, adjust to various personalities, work with a diverse population, demonstrating patience and professionalism.
• Represents the clinic in a professional manner.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality on all patient issues.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Clean and organize work area and disinfect equipment after treatment.
• Prepare and maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Observe patients during treatment to compile and evaluate data on patients' responses and progress, and report to physical therapist.
• Instruct, motivate, safeguard, and assist patients practicing exercises and functional activities, under direction of medical staff.
• Confer with physical therapy staff and others to discuss and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, and coordinating treatment.
• Transport patients to and from treatment areas, using wheelchairs or providing standing support.
• Prepares treatment area for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols.
• Prepares patients for physical therapy treatment by welcoming, comforting, providing and/or assisting patients into physical therapy apparel or apertures.
• Provides information to patients by answering questions and requests.
• Helps treat patients by applying heat packs; paraffin dips; assisting patients into whirlpool; helping patients onto therapy equipment, monitoring motion; tracking walking time and distance; measuring mobility; performing prescribed exercises and strengthening techniques.
• Understands the Track Via and FOTO systems and can enter stats into Track Via and D/C patients from FOTO.
• Educates patients by demonstrating proper use of equipment and exercise routines. Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
• Sterilize and deliver equipment and supplies to treatment area; positioning equipment for therapist access; positioning patient on equipment.
• Ensures operation of physical therapy equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instruction; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.
• Maintains physical therapy supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.
• Perform related work as required.

Skills

Team player

Excellent communication

Confidentiality

Professional demeanor

Interpretation of guidelines

Safety awareness

Adaptability

Patient-facing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Spire Orthopedic Partners in Beverly is seeking a Part-time Physical Therapy Aide to support daily patient care and therapy sessions. You will assist therapists, prepare treatment areas, and help patients with exercises and mobility under supervision.

Responsibilities include maintaining safety, documenting patient progress, and ensuring confidentiality. The role offers a dynamic, team-driven environment with opportunities for growth and a comprehensive benefits package.