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Job Description About the Role: Join Performance Optimal Health as a Physical Therapy Aide. Here at Performance, we take a holistic approach to health and recovery, ultimately striving to empower all clients to live better lives. Each of our clients undergo a unique Optimal Health Assessment, allowing us to tailor their plan of care to their specific needs using a variety of our services. Our services we offer are based upon the Four Pillars of Optimal Health – exercise, nutrition, recovery, and stress management. We have highly trained professionals in all four pillars, who make the clients journey their priority. With just over 20 years of experience throughout Connecticut and New York, we have successfully launched our first site in Naples, Florida. We are excited to continue growing and building upon our Physical Therapy Aide Team. We are seeking an individual with a passion for health and wellness, and a willingness to work within a team of individuals focused on impacting the lives of our clients in a positive way. Here at Performance, not only will you be helping others and working within a team, but you will continue to grow and learn personally and professionally. You will play a crucial role in empowering our clients to live better. Performance Optimal Health provides top quality care to our clients, and we would not be able to do so without our highly trained team of individuals. Come join us on our journey! Cornerstones Performance Optimal Health is driven by five main cornerstones that are ever present and inform all actions and decisions regarding how we scale, what direction our business takes, and how we conduct ourselves. • We care from the core, • We sweat the small stuff, • We are teachers & scholars, • We take ownership, • We huddle Key Areas of Ownership • You will be an integral part of the Client Experience and work closely with patients throughout their Optimal Health journey, • You will help create a welcoming, safe environment for patients to receive care and seek out opportunities to elevate their experience through attentive customer service, • You will perform patient related tasks using accepted modalities and procedures geared to progressing patients toward meeting their functional goals under the direct supervision and instruction of the Physical Therapist, • Set up and prepare exercise equipment and observe the patient during treatment, • Assist and motivate patients in exercise programs, • You will help to maintain cleanliness of treatment rooms, clinic floor, locker rooms, and equipment., • Ensure the workspace is prepared to serve clients in a safe and sanitary manner., • Clean linen daily, fold, and change linen as necessary, and help maintain neat and clean conditions, • Clean hydrocollator machine, paraffin, treatment tables, etc. per policy and procedure guidelines and as directed., • Scanning of patient documents, importing them into our EMR system, and correctly maintain the integrity of the EMR., • Perform administrative responsibilities, such as but not limited to checking in patients, actively scheduling appointments, answering telephone, taking messages, and filling out forms, • Abide by all facility and/or organizational policies and procedures., • Perform other duties as assigned by Physical Therapists, Providers, and/or a support team. To Succeed in this Role, you will Need • High School Diploma or General Education Development., • Must be at least 18 years old., • Passion towards health and wellness, • Must have strong interpersonal skills and enjoy working as part of a team., • Computer literate, experience with data-entry a plus (Apple preferred)., • Must be able to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment., • Must be able to read, write, and speak English., • Regular attendance and punctuality., • Ability to effectively prioritize and manage your time., • Available to work flexible hours that may include mornings, evenings, and some Saturdays., • Ability to perform under pressure and fixed time constraints., • 2+ years of customer service experience (Bonus). Benefits • Fun atmosphere., • Ability to learn from a qualified pool of professionals., • If F/T additional benefits are available., • Medical, Dental and Vision, • 401K Matching, • High school diploma or equivalent., • Basic knowledge of therapeutic practices and patient care principles., • Ability to follow detailed instructions and work under the supervision of licensed therapists., • Strong interpersonal and communication skills., • Previous experience as a therapy aide or in a healthcare support role., • Certification in CPR and First Aid., • Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR) systems., • Completion of a therapy aide training program or relevant coursework., • Assist therapists in preparing treatment areas and therapy equipment prior to patient sessions., • Support patients during therapy exercises by providing physical assistance and motivation as directed by therapists., • Monitor patient safety and report any concerns or changes in patient condition to the supervising therapist., • Maintain cleanliness and organization of therapy spaces and equipment to ensure a safe environment., • Document patient attendance and therapy activities accurately to support clinical records and billing processes., • Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members to facilitate coordinated care. The Therapy Aide utilizes strong communication skills daily to interact compassionately with patients and collaborate effectively with therapists and other healthcare professionals. Attention to detail is essential when preparing therapy equipment and documenting patient activities to ensure accuracy and safety. Physical stamina and dexterity are frequently employed to assist patients with exercises and mobility tasks, promoting their rehabilitation progress. Problem-solving skills help the Therapy Aide adapt to varying patient needs and respond promptly to any safety concerns. Additionally, organizational skills are critical for maintaining a clean and orderly therapy environment, which supports efficient and effective treatment delivery.