Physical Therapy Aide

We're Hiring - Join Peak Physical Therapy, a Highbar Practice!

Help us revolutionize the Physical Therapy industry! Peak Physical Therapy & Sports Performance is proudly affiliated with Highbar Physical Therapy, and we’re excited to continue growing our team together. As a leading outpatient physical therapy practice with locations across New England, we are committed to delivering life-changing outcomes for our patients.

The Exercise Specialist/Physical Therapy Aide is a non-licensed caregiver who works under the direction of a Physical Therapist and/or Assistant to aid in the provision of patient care.

What You'll Do:

- Ensure the condition and cleanliness of treatment rooms and gym area meets standards

- Assist clinical staff with patient intervention following plan of care as directed by the PT or PTA. Level of assistance will depend on payer and state guidelines. Treatment may include: exercise instruction, manual therapy techniques, aquatic therapy, modalities, and education on posture, ergonomics, ADL’s and body mechanics

- Assist administrative staff as directed by clinic director; tasks to include scheduling/rescheduling patients, answering phones, assisting patients with intake, running weekly reports from clinical software and calling patients to maintain communication at the therapist’s direction.

- Maintain clean environment for the safety of patients and efficiency of clinicians; housekeeping tasks include but not limited to consistently cleaning tables and private treatment areas, maintaining supply of towels and pillowcases in appropriate area, clean exercise equipment, washing/folding laundry where applicable, communicating with clinic director when supplies are low

Qualifications/Physical Expectations:

- High School Diploma (required)

- Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology or related field strongly preferred

- Standing or walking for extended periods

- Assisting with patient exercise instruction and demonstration

- Monitoring patient movement to ensure safety, including fall prevention

- Light lifting or movement of equipment and supplies up to 50lbs

- Occasional bending, reaching, or crouching as needed to support patient care or maintain a safe and clean clinical environment

Compensation Package:

- Starting at $18/hour, with compensation adjusted based on experience, skills, and role alignment

- We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

- Medical, Dental & Vision, voluntary disability and life insurance options

- 401(k)

- Fitness & Wellness program

- Paid holidays and paid time off

- Community volunteer opportunities

- Valuable patient facing experience and opportunities for continued learning and professional development for those interested in growing their clinical/administrative knowledge