Physical Therapy Aide Cover Letter

I am excited to be applying for the position of physical therapy aide. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for direct patient care following Physical Therapist's plan of care including treatment through the use of manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, therapeutic activities, gait training, neuromuscular re-education, prosthetic/orthotic training/ management, mechanical traction, and therapeutic agents/modalities.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Employment history as a physical therapy aide
• Experience on a Unit Based Team and/or process improvement experience
• Looking for flexible PRN looking to learn more about becoming a PT
• Hardworking, good natured, great multitasker, and bilingual would be preferred
• Prior Face to Face customer service is also preferred
• Flexible/adapts to changes quickly
• Prior volunteer/physical therapy-related work experience preferred
• APTA approved PT Aide course or ETRMC PT Aide Training Program (can be completed within 90 days of hire)

Please consider me for the physical therapy aide opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In my previous role, I was responsible for physical therapy treatment including gait training, transfer training, balance training, strengthening, stretching and other modalities.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Clinical Skills Fair (annually)
• High School Diploma, interest in people
• Respond to emergency signals and indicators
• Push/pull patients in wheelchairs/carts (100-300 lbs.) for short distances
• Push/pull supplies and equipment weighing up to 100 lbs
• Provide physical assistance to patients during mobility training
• Display concentration and attention span for brief and extended periods of time (up to 90 minutes) to perform tasks with peers and patients
• Commute between office space and patient treatment locations

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the physical therapy aide position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for direct physical therapy according to directions of physical therapist and in accordance with the physician's plan of care.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Previous rehab aide experience
• CPR certification for all ages
• Personable, energetic and capable of working with a diverse group of people
• Physical therapy Aide experience
• Some moderate to heavy lifting
• Pushing and Pulling, taking frequency into consideration
• Physical strength to lift heavy objects, carts, or items, taking frequency into consideration
• Travel between sites in a timely manner as needed

In response to your job posting for physical therapy aide, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In the previous role, I was responsible for accurate and timely documentation of physical therapy evaluation and physical therapy progress note.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Reports to the Rehab Coordinator at their primary site
• American Heart Association (AHA)-Basic Life Support (BLS) within 3 months of hire
• May travel between sites in a timely manner as assigned
• Knowledge of basic patient care best practices
• Skill in making patients feel comfortable by explaining what is going to happen and guiding them through their therapy process
• Previous office and computer experience preferred
• Basic Life Saving (BLS) certification
• Patient Experience (within 6 months from hire)

In response to your job posting for physical therapy aide, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In my previous role, I was responsible for quality physical therapy care within a plan of care established by the Licensed Physical Therapist.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable the individual with the disabilities to perform essential functions
• Up-to-date knowledge of medical terminology and medical office experience
• Current CNA highly
• Physical Therapy Aide Certificate or volunteer training helpful
• Continuously monitor the department inventory
• Assist with transferring patients for Modified Barium Swallow Studies
• Implement the treatment specifically designed for the developmental needs and diagnosis of the patient as instructed by the therapist
• Assist Therapy Director and departmental Supervisor with daily departmental operations as needed