Job Title: Physical Therapy Aide
Location: Elevate Physical Therapy, 334 Underhill Ave, Yorktown Heights, NY
Hourly Rate: Competitive / Commensurate with experience
Employment Type: Full and Part-Time positions
About Us
Elevate Physical Therapy-Yorktown is a therapist-owned and operated private outpatient orthopedic clinic. We pride ourselves on delivering an exceptional patient experience through evidence-based care in a warm and welcoming environment. Our mission is to serve the community with trusted, integrated care while fostering a nurturing and motivating atmosphere where every patient is treated like family. We are committed to professional development, continuing education, and clinical excellence.
This is an outstanding opportunity for students or recent graduates who are considering a career in physical therapy.
Position Summary
Physical Therapy Aides play a vital role in our clinic, as they interact closely with patients and contribute significantly to their overall experience. Aides assist in patient flow, provide guidance and encouragement, and help ensure that each individual receives the highest level of care in line with the physical therapist’s plan.
Aides are also given the opportunity to learn key physical therapy and biomechanical principles through on-the-job training and regular education sessions with licensed therapists.
Responsibilities
- Arrive on time and prepared for scheduled shifts
- Greet and address patients by name upon arrival and throughout their care
- Assist with setting up patients for initial activities (e.g., bike warm-up, moist heat therapy)
- Support physical therapists and physical therapist assistants in guiding patients through exercises, offering verbal cues and corrections as directed
- Communicate effectively with patients, therapists, and administrative staff, including relaying messages and assisting with paperwork or insurance forms
- Help prevent lapses in care by guiding patients through insurance and documentation needs
- Perform opening and closing tasks (e.g., equipment shutdown, tidying up, preparing facility for the next day)
- Participate in regular training and learning sessions with staff therapists
Qualifications & Skills
- Strong interest in physical therapy or healthcare (ideal for pre-PT students)
- Detail-oriented with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Comfortable with basic computer systems and EMR software
- Positive attitude and team-oriented mindset
- Customer service experience is a plus
- Willingness to learn and grow in a fast-paced clinical environment
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Professional development assistance
Work Location: In person
