Physical Therapy Aide

Remote

💊 Health

A Physical Therapy Aide makes it possible for a Physical Therapist to deliver exceptional care to patients. By preparing treatment areas, replenishing and ordering supplies and performing clerical tasks, they allow Physical Therapists to focus on administering therapies, so a practice can see more patients each day. As a result, they can help physical therapy practices grow. When they perform duties that involve direct patient contact, an aide can contribute to patient satisfaction and retention rates.

What does a Physical Therapy Aide do?

A Physical Therapy Aide, also called a Physical Therapist Aide or PT Aide, ensures Physical Therapists have the supplies, equipment and support needed to deliver therapy to patients who need to improve their mobility, build muscle and joint strength, recover function and manage pain. Some duties commonly included in a Physical Therapy Aide job description are setting up equipment, scheduling appointments and escorting patients.

Responsibilities

A Physical Therapy Aide should be able to fulfill various duties and responsibilities. The following are some duties and responsibilities a Physical Therapy Aide should be able to execute:

Preparing treatment areas for appointments
Setting up therapy equipment prior to appointments
Maintaining equipment
Welcoming patients and escorting them from reception areas to treatment rooms
Answering telephones and replying to emails
Inventorying, organizing, replenishing and ordering supplies

Required Skills

A competitive Physical Therapy Aide will have certain skills and qualifications, including:

Interpersonal skills to interact positively with patients and coworkers
Active listening skills to understand and carry out Physical Therapists’ instructions
Verbal and written communication skills to speak professionally to patients on the phone, in person and via email
Ability to provide support to patients who may need help moving to treatment areas
Familiarity with PT equipment, such as TENs units, parallel bars, treadmills, treatment tables and functional trainers
Computer skills to use scheduling, email and medical records management software

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