What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapy Aide position at Town Physical Therapy?
**Job Overview:**
We are seeking a dedicated Physical Therapy Aide to join our team. The ideal candidate will assist physical therapists in providing care to patients, ensuring a smooth and efficient rehabilitation process.
**Duties:**
- Support physical therapists in implementing treatment plans for patients.
- Assist patients with exercises and activities as directed by the therapist.
- Set up equipment and prepare treatment areas for therapy sessions.
- Monitor and report patient progress to the therapist.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of therapy areas.
**Experience:**
- Experience or interest in working with patients in a healthcare setting.
- Knowledge of physiology and anatomy.
- Familiarity with outpatient or acute care settings.
- Understanding of orthopedic and geriatric patient care.
- Strong patient service skills.
**Skills:**
- Caring attitude towards patients' well-being.
- Ability to work effectively with geriatric patients.
- Knowledge of physiology to assist in therapy procedures.
- Experience in outpatient or hospital medicine settings.
- Proficiency in providing quality patient care.
This position offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the field of physical therapy. If you are passionate about helping others on their road to recovery, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding role.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $15.00 - $16.00 per hour
Medical Specialty:
- Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
Ability to Commute:
- Clifton, NJ 07013 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Clifton, NJ 07013: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $16