Physical Therapy Aide

Athletico•O'Fallon, MO

12d•$14 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

Position Overview Greater Purpose and Core Values : Athletico’s Greater Purpose is to empower people, inspire hope and transform lives. We accomplish this by providing exceptional, progressive, and cost-effective fitness, performance and rehabilitative services through personalized care that emphasizes education and prevention of future injury. This is accomplished through building on our Core Values of one team, understanding our business, recognition, people-focused, accountability, continuous innovation and trust and integrity, which are the foundation for our unique culture. Position Summary : The Rehabilitation Aide will provide support to physical therapists and facility clinical team which includes keeping treatment areas clean, maintaining equipment, maintaining supplies, and providing support to the clinic and excellent customer service. Benefits offered with this part-time position : NEW FOR 2025 – KinderCare Discount Bi-annual pay increase opportunity Commuter: Pre-Tax Transit & Parking Retirement 401(k) (for 21+) w/ Per-Pay Company Match SoFi Financial Wellness Tools & Loan Resources HUSK Fitness Resources & Gym Discounts Home, Auto, and Pet Insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Employee Discount Program Bereavement Time Off & Resources (part-time and full-time employees) Plus more! Learn more by checking out Athletico's Benefits Summary and ID&E Benefits .

Requirements

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
High school graduate and or intern preferred
Demonstrate interest in the rehabilitation field
Energetic and a team player
Able to demonstrate compassion toward patients
Complete tasks thoroughly
Basic knowledge of office equipment preferred
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactory.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Ability to consistently communicate a clear understanding of patient/client expectations and adapt as appropriate to exceed their needs
Ability to focus attention on determining what can be done to make progress
Ability to develop personally and professionally
Ability to collaborate to achieve a common goal
Demonstrated event planning expertise
Ability to work independently
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects
Ability to read, write and speak English proficiently
Specific vision requirements include the ability to see at close range, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear
Possess the ability to fulfill any office activities normally expected in an office setting, to include, but not limited to: remaining seated for periods of time to perform computer based work, participating in filing activity, lifting and carrying office supplies (paper reams, mail, etc.)
Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to feel, and reach with hand and arms
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20-25 pounds
Fine hand manipulation (keyboarding)
Local travel required

Nice To Haves

Previous Clinical Aide experience preferred

Responsibilities

Cleans and sterilizes treatment areas and equipment used in therapy treatments as necessary between uses.
Ensures linen is cleaned, folded and replaced when laundry receptacles become full and/or stock becomes low.
Stocks treatment tables and modality carts with appropriate linen and supplies.
Maintains weights and other equipment and ensures all equipment is returned to proper stations after use.
Keeps gym area, waiting room and restrooms organized and clear of clutter. Mopping, sweeping and vacuuming may be required to support housekeeping staff.
Fills out and accurately updates equipment maintenance sheet.
Regularly monitors temperatures of the paraffin and hydroculator baths for safety.
Daily inspection of equipment such as ultrasound units, EMS units, paraffin baths, whirlpool tubs, hydroculator units, freezers used for cold packs, fluidotherapy units to ensure they are in good working order.
Periodically checks supply cabinets to ensure adequate supplies are readily available for the clinicians.
Engages patients in friendly conversations and provides excellent customer service.
Refers all medical questions to treating
Perform other duties as required
Requires standing on your feet most of day.
Be able to multi task and work with more than one clinician at a time.
All other duties as assigned.
Perform other duties as required