Job Overview
Physical Therapy Aide (Gap Year Opportunity)Launch Your Healthcare Career at Accelerated Performance Rehabilitation
Planning to apply to Physical Therapy School, PA School, Medical School, Athletic Training, Nursing, Chiropractic School, or another healthcare program?
Don't spend your gap year making coffee or filing paperwork.
Spend it learning directly from experienced orthopedic and sports physical therapists while making a real impact on patients every day.
At Accelerated Performance Rehabilitation, our Physical Therapy Aides are an essential part of our clinical team. You'll gain hands-on experience in patient care, sports medicine, rehabilitation, and clinic operations while working alongside clinicians who love to teach.
Many of our former aides have gone on to attend top graduate healthcare programs—and we're proud to help them get there.
What You'll Learn
- Orthopedic rehabilitation
- Sports medicine and sports performance
- Exercise prescription
- Patient interaction and communication
- Movement assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Healthcare teamwork
- What life is really like as a physical therapist
You'll leave with invaluable experience, stronger clinical knowledge, and mentorship that will help prepare you for your next step.
Your Responsibilities
- Assist physical therapists with patient treatments
- Guide patients through prescribed exercises
- Prepare treatment areas and equipment
- Maintain a clean, organized clinic
- Help create an outstanding patient experience
- Support daily clinic operations
- Learn from experienced clinicians every day
Who We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who:
- Is taking a gap year before graduate school
- Has an interest in physical therapy, medicine, sports medicine, or healthcare
- Loves working with people
- Has a positive attitude and strong work ethic
- Is dependable, energetic, and eager to learn
- Enjoys being part of a team
Exercise science, kinesiology, biology, athletic training, and health science graduates are encouraged to apply—but all motivated candidates interested in healthcare are welcome.
Why Join APR?
- One-on-one mentorship from experienced physical therapists
- Exposure to orthopedic and sports medicine patients
- State-of-the-art rehabilitation and sports performance equipment
- A supportive, team-oriented culture
- Opportunity to build meaningful relationships with clinicians who can mentor you throughout your healthcare journey
- Valuable experience that strengthens graduate school applications
If you're looking for a gap year that will actually prepare you for your future—not just pay the bills—we'd love to meet you.
Join Accelerated Performance Rehabilitation and start building the foundation for your healthcare career today.
Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
