In June of 2021, Nevada’s top specialty practices, Spine Nevada, Tahoe Fracture, and Vein Nevada, teamed up to provide the highest level of patient-centered specialty spine, orthopedic, and vein care. In October of 2022, the practice became Swift Institute and has grown to be one of Nevada’s largest and most respected orthopedic and spine neurosurgery practices. In partnership with HOPCo, Swift Institute includes over 70 specialists and 21 locations across Nevada. The Swift Institute includes orthopedic, spine, neurosurgery, imaging, and vein specialists. We serve residents of Nevada and beyond with innovative and patient-focused healthcare.
We specialize in spine care, bone health, hand and upper extremity care, foot & ankle care, hip & knee care, sports medicine, and interventional pain management. The physicians and specialists at Swift Institute are among the top specialists in the United States to help ensure we provide the highest quality patient care, whether in the medical clinic, the procedure suite or the surgery suite. Our physicians and specialists recognize the importance of healthcare innovation in achieving excellence in patient care.
Swift Institute team members are vital to the success and growth of our company. If you would like to be part of a dedicated, dynamic healthcare team in a rewarding environment, the Swift Institute is the right place for you to grow your career.
Job Summary
Swift Institute is seeking a Physical Therapy Aide to join our growing health care team. The position will assist the physical therapist in SpineNevada’s internal physical therapy clinic. Responsibilities will include assisting in both patient care and administrative functions. The ideal candidate must be able to demonstrate all exercises in any position including supine, standing, prone, side-lying and sitting with up to 10-15 lbs. of weight. A high level of professional behavior is required for the position. The physical therapy aide must place the patient’s safety, comfort, dignity and convenience before all other considerations.
Principle Responsibilities:
- Assisting with patient care
- Assisting the physical therapist with administrative functions
- Maintain a high level of professional behavior and desire for self development Educational Requirements include:
- GED or High School Education
- Must have taken Anatomy and Physiology at the college level
- Must have taken Medical Terminology at the college level
- Minimum one-year experience working as a PT Aide/Medical office/hospital
- Interest in pursuing a career in the PT field and/or pursuing a degree in a Health-related field or have a B.S. Degree in a Health-related field preferred
- Exercise Physiology and/or Kinesiology at the college level preferred
- Background in structured exercise/training/sports is preferred
- PTO accrual beginning Day 1
- Benefits - Our competitive compensation package includes:
- Location/Facility - Reno / Sparks, Nevada
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Work setting:
Work Location: In person