Physical Therapy Aide/TrainerAt — MaxPerformGo

Opportunity Summary 

Students will have the opportunity to work alongside PT's and other healthcare professionals to work with and train athletes and the general population. The student will observe and help take the patients through Mobility/Flexibility/Musculoskeletal Screens, stretch based therapy, as well as perform sports metrics and strength training.

Opportunity Learning Outcomes 

How to properly screen an individual to determine their ROM deficits and the consequences of those deficits as well as exercises and manual stretching to assist in rehabilitating that individual. They will learn different co-morbidities that are common in the clinic and what to look for and how to fix the issue. They will have extensive knowledge into the mechanics of different sports and strengthening the musculature associated.

Opportunity Training 

Student will be trained in clinic with the help of our PTA as well as our PT. They will observe and receive proper education on how to stretch a patient and handle each limb to ensure no harm will be done. They will do a treatment on the PT and PTA before doing hand on therapy with any patients.

Additional risk specific to this opportunity 

Pt confidentially will be heavily enforced to ensure HIPAA regulations. No videos or pictures allowed by the student as well as not using pt names if another person besides staff is in the clinic.

Compensation Details 
TypeFrequencyAmountExplanationShow to students?
Hourly Paybi-weekly15No
Program 
Internships
Location Type 
On-site
Location 
United States
Expected Hours 
HoursDuration
15hours per week
Students required to have a personal vehicle 
Yes
Fees students may incur with this opportunity 
No Fees will be incurred by students
This opportunity provides some form of compensation 
Yes
Opportunity Availability 
Ongoing