Physical Therapy Technician/Aide

About the job

Hayden Lake Physical Therapy and Aquatics is hiring a part-time physical therapy technician (aide) for its Hayden clinic. The tech keeps the clinic running smoothly, bringing patients to treatment areas and applying modalities under a physical therapist's direct supervision, and no prior medical experience is needed, making it a fit for someone exploring a physical therapy career or gaining hours toward a medical specialty.

What you'll do

• Set up and maintain equipment and treatment rooms
• Keep patients moving smoothly between therapists and schedulers
• Walk patients to the treatment area
• Apply modalities such as heat packs, ice packs, electrical stimulation and ultrasound under a physical therapist's direct supervision
• Clean patient care areas, sanitize equipment, do laundry and stock supplies
• Handle opening and closing tasks

What you need

• No prior medical experience
• Ability to stand and walk for most of the shift
• Ability to read printed and handwritten materials and follow spoken instructions
• Ability to communicate with patients, therapists and co-workers
• Living in or relocating to the Coeur d'Alene area before starting

Schedule

• Part-time, 15–40 hours a week
• Monday to Friday, weekends off
• Shifts of 8 hours
• The clinic is open 7am to 6pm, and shifts start 30 minutes before opening and end 30 minutes after closing

Benefits

• A 401(k) with matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Flexible schedule
• Employee discounts and company parties
• Room for advancement