PT Aide

Maximum Health Physical Therapy; Long Valley (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Flexible scheduling

Employee discounts

Free uniforms

Job summary

Maximum Health Physical Therapy in Long Valley and Budd Lake, NJ, is seeking a motivated Physical Therapy Aide to support patient care under a licensed therapist. You will prepare treatment areas, welcome patients, assist with setup, and help maintain a welcoming clinic environment.

No prior experience is required—we are happy to train the right candidate. This role offers valuable hands-on clinical exposure in physical therapy and related healthcare fields.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Interest in physical therapy or healthcare field.
• Willingness to learn and train in a clinical setting.
• Ability to thrive in a team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment areas according to therapist instructions.
• Welcome patients and guide them to treatment areas, ensuring comfort.
• Assist Therapists with setup: hot packs, paraffin treatments, and exercises.
• Help patients on/off exercise equipment and supervise prescribed exercises.
• Monitor patient activity and document walking time and distance.
• Demonstrate proper use of therapeutic equipment and reinforce exercises.
• Maintain a clean, safe clinic environment per policies.
• Sanitize treatment tables and equipment between patients.
• Stock treatment areas and support daily clinic operations.
• Perform administrative and clerical duties as needed.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Positive attitude

Dependability

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Physical Therapy Aide

Maximum Health Physical Therapy Locations: Long Valley & Budd Lake, NJ

Maximum Health Physical Therapy is a growing outpatient orthopedic practice seeking a motivated, dependable, and compassionate Physical Therapy Aide to join our team. We are looking for someone who enjoys working with people and is interested in helping patients recover, regain mobility, and improve their quality of life.

Working under the direct supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, the Physical Therapy Aide plays an essential role in supporting patient care and maintaining an efficient, welcoming clinic environment.

Responsibilities

Prepare treatment areas according to established procedures and therapist instructions.

Welcome patients and assist them to the appropriate treatment area while ensuring they feel comfortable and supported.

Assist Physical Therapists with treatment setup, including:

Preparing hot packs and paraffin treatments

Assisting patients on and off exercise equipment

Supervising prescribed therapeutic exercises

Monitoring patient activity and documenting walking time and distance

Demonstrate the proper use of therapeutic equipment and reinforce therapist-directed exercises.

Maintain a clean, organized, and safe clinical environment in accordance with clinic policies and safety standards.

Clean and sanitize treatment tables and equipment between patients.

Stock treatment areas and assist with general clinic organization.

Perform administrative and clerical duties as needed to support daily clinic operations.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience is not required—we are happy to train the right candidate.

Ideal candidates will have:

An interest in physical therapy, exercise science, kinesiology, athletic training, personal training, or a related healthcare field

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

A positive attitude and strong work ethic

Dependability, organization, and attention to detail

The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

This position is an excellent opportunity for college students, recent graduates, or anyone considering a career in physical therapy, occupational therapy, athletic training, nursing, or other healthcare professions who is seeking valuable hands-on clinical experience.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Flexible scheduling

• Medical Specialty
• Orthopedics
• Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine
• Sports Medicine

Schedule

• 8-hour shifts
• Morning shifts
• Evening shifts

Application Question

Do you have professional experience or a demonstrated interest in physical therapy, occupational therapy, exercise science, kinesiology, athletic training, personal training, or physical fitness? Please describe your experience or interest.