Physical Therapy Aide

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Highbar Physical Therapy is Hiring!

Help us revolutionize the Physical Therapy industry! Highbar is a leading outpatient physical therapy practice experiencing significant growth with locations across New England. We’ve evolved our name to reflect the standard of care we’ve always provided and demonstrate how we are different.

We bring together the science of musculoskeletal health with the art of individualized care, consistently delivering life-changing outcomes for our patients.

The Exercise Specialist/Physical Therapy Aide is a non-licensed caregiver who works under the direction of a Physical Therapist and/or Assistant to aid in the provision of patient care.

What You'll Do:

Ensure the condition and cleanliness of treatment rooms and gym area meets standards

Assist clinical staff with patient intervention following plan of care as directed by the PT or PTA. Level of assistance will depend on payer and state guidelines. Treatment may include: exercise instruction, manual therapy techniques, aquatic therapy, modalities, and education on posture, ergonomics, ADL’s and body mechanics

Assist administrative staff as directed by clinic director; tasks to include scheduling/rescheduling patients, answering phones, assisting patients with intake, running weekly reports from clinical software and calling patients to maintain communication at the therapist’s direction.

Maintain clean environment for the safety of patients and efficiency of clinicians; housekeeping tasks include but not limited to consistently cleaning tables and private treatment areas, maintaining supply of towels and pillowcases in appropriate area, clean exercise equipment, washing/folding laundry where applicable, communicating with clinic director when supplies are low

Qualifications/Physical Expectations:

High School Diploma (required)

Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology or related field strongly preferred

Standing or walking for extended periods

Assisting with patient exercise instruction and demonstration

Monitoring patient movement to ensure safety, including fall prevention

Light lifting or movement of equipment and supplies up to 50lbs

Occasional bending, reaching, or crouching as needed to support patient care or maintain a safe and clean clinical environment

Compensation Package:

Starting at $18/hour, with compensation adjusted based on experience, skills, and role alignment

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

Medical, Dental & Vision, voluntary disability and life insurance options

401(k)

Fitness & Wellness program

Paid holidays and paid time off

Community volunteer opportunities

Valuable patient facing experience and opportunities for continued learning and professional development for those interested in growing their clinical/administrative knowledge