Physical Therapy Aide

Athletico Physical Therapy•Trailpark Gardens, IL

4d•$15 - $20

About The Position

The Rehabilitation Aide, equivalent to rehabilitation technician and physical therapy aide positions, assists the Patient Experience Coordinator and clinicians with administrative and clinical duties. The role includes greeting patients as they arrive and working alongside physical therapists and physical therapist assistants during patient treatment. Duties are performed in compliance with state practice act requirements. Year-round availability is preferred; this is not a seasonal position.

Requirements

High school graduate; an intern is preferred.
Ability to read, write, and speak English proficiently.
Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
Ability to clearly document projects and manage production.
Attention to detail and time-management skills.
Ability to provide service that exceeds patient/client expectations.
Energetic, team-oriented, and compassionate toward patients.
Ability to complete tasks thoroughly.
Ability to perform office activities, including computer-based work, filing, and lifting and carrying office supplies.
Ability to see at close range and at a distance, use peripheral vision and depth perception, and adjust focus.
Ability to talk and hear regularly, stand, walk, sit, use hands to feel, reach with hands and arms, and perform fine hand manipulation such as keyboarding.
Ability to occasionally lift or move up to 20–25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Previous Clinical Aide or Rehab Tech experience.
Basic knowledge of office equipment.

Responsibilities

Prepare patients for physical therapy treatments, help them put on and remove supportive devices, assist physical therapists during treatment, and provide routine treatment.
Safeguard, motivate, and assist patients practicing exercises and functional activities under the direction of professional staff.
Provide routine treatments such as hot and cold packs and modalities such as ultrasound and electrical stimulation.
Clean the work area and equipment after treatment.
Wash and fold linens and towels and maintain linen cabinets.
Maintain restrooms and other areas as needed, including windows, and restock paper towels, tissue, soap, and other supplies.
Assist the Patient Experience Coordinator with answering phones, scheduling appointments, and filing paperwork and charts.
Help track medical and non-medical clinic supplies and, when needed, order inventory.