Physical Therapy Aide/InternAt — Core Performance Physical Therapy

Core Performance Physical Therapy is looking for an energetic, dynamic, and professional physical therapy aide to work in our fast-paced outpatient orthopedic clinic. Preferably seeking a candidate who is hoping to or is pursuing a career in physical therapy and has a willingness to learn. We are invested in the development of our interns and aides as we prepare them to apply to physical therapy school and pursue their dreams of becoming a physical therapist. There will be an initial training program that includes; learning how to cue patients while they perform therapeutic exercises, learning to use a variety of therapeutic modalities, how to handle fall risk patients, and implementation of plyometrics into a rehabilitative program. The initial training process is supplemented with monthly training modules designed to improve understanding of common diagnoses seen in an outpatient orthopedic setting. In addition to a thorough training process, twice per year aides have check-ins to ensure they are completing the necessary prerequisite coursework required for them to be eligible to apply to physical therapy schools. Currently we have several aides employed that are California State University students. We require paid aides to have a minimum of fifteen hours of availability per week, but are flexible with scheduling to accommodate changes in availability that occur during each semester of school. Students who have less than 15 hours of availability qualify for the unpaid intern position. Aides are expected to support physical therapy care delivery by preparing treatment area, patient, and performing procedures under the supervision of a physical therapist. Specifically this includes educating patients by demonstrating proper use of equipment and exercise routines. Maintaining patient confidence and protecting operations by keeping information confidential. Another important task that aides are expected to complete is maintaining a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.