• Physical Therapy Aide

    US Physical Therapy (Lexington, SC)


    Company Description

    Carolina Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine was founded in 2006 as a locally owed PT practice. Our mission has always been to provide the highest level of care with the respect, kindness, and attention a patient deserves. This is achieved in an environment filled with compassion and professionalism. We are dedicated to serving the people in our communities through individual treatments that are unique to each patient’s condition. We work as a team with each patient to help them attain their goals through hands-on-techniques in our state-of-the-art facilities.

    Job Description

    We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Physical Therapy Aide to join our dynamic healthcare team in Lexington, United States. As a PT Aide, you will play a crucial role in supporting our physical therapists and ensuring the highest quality of care for our patients.

     

    + Assist physical therapists in delivering patient care and treatment plans

    + Prepare treatment areas and set up therapy equipment for patient sessions

    + Help patients with exercises and mobility tasks under the guidance of physical therapists

    + Administer hot and cold packs, and other modalities as directed

    + Maintain a clean, organized, and safe therapy environment

    + Perform administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments and updating patient records

    + Transport patients to and from therapy sessions when necessary

    + Educate patients on proper use of assistive devices and home exercise programs

    + Collaborate with the therapy team to ensure smooth clinic operations

    + Maintain therapy equipment and report any malfunctions or safety concerns

    Qualifications

    + High school diploma or equivalent

    + Basic understanding of human anatomy and physiology

    + Strong interpersonal and communication skills

    + Excellent customer service orientation

    + Caring and empathetic nature with a genuine interest in helping people

    + Detail-oriented with strong organizational abilities

    + Team player attitude and ability to work collaboratively

    + Energetic and enthusiastic personality

    + Physical stamina and ability to lift and move patients safely

    + CPR certification

    + Proficiency in basic computer skills and medical software packages

    Preferred Qualifications:

    + 1+ years of experience in a medical environment, ideally in a physical therapy setting

    + Current enrollment in a physical or occupational therapy curriculum program

    + Experience with electronic health record systems

    Additional Information

    + Competitive compensation

    + Excellent benefits package, including 401k, holidays and paid time off

    + Community service opportunities.

    + Get to interact with a great team and support staff and so much more

     

    We are proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, veteran status, genetic information, disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan or policy statement and/or if you would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at [email protected]