Physical Therapy Aide - Chicago (Wrigleyville North), IL

Athletico • Chicago, IL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Rehabilitation Aide, equivalent to a rehabilitation technician or physical therapy aide, assists the Patient Experience Coordinator and clinicians with administrative and clinical duties. The aide greets patients arriving at the clinic and works alongside physical therapists and physical therapist assistants during patient treatment. Duties are performed in compliance with state practice act requirements.

The role includes helping prepare patients for treatment, supporting clinicians during treatment, assisting patients with exercises and functional activities under professional direction, and providing routine treatments. The aide also maintains treatment areas and equipment, linens, restrooms, and supplies, and supports clinic administration with phones, appointment scheduling, paperwork, charts, and inventory.

This is a part-time position in an internal office environment where noise is usually low. The listed hourly pay range is $17.05 to $20.00. Individual base pay depends on factors including work location, role complexity, duties, and relevant experience and skills.

Requirements

• High school graduate; an intern is also preferred.
• 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 care and service that exceeds expectations.
• Energetic and a team player.
• Ability to demonstrate compassion toward patients.
• Ability to complete tasks thoroughly.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English proficiently.
• Ability to perform office activities, including remaining seated for computer work, filing, and lifting and carrying office supplies.
• Ability to see at close range and distance, use peripheral vision and depth perception, and adjust focus.
• Ability to talk and hear regularly, and to stand, walk, sit, use hands to feel, and reach with hands and arms frequently.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move 20–25 pounds.
• Fine hand manipulation, including keyboarding.

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 treatments, 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, including windows as needed, 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.

Benefits

• Bi-annual pay increase opportunity.
• Pre-tax commuter transit and parking benefits.
• 401(k) retirement plan for employees age 21 and older, with company match each pay period.
• SoFi financial wellness tools and loan resources.
• HUSK fitness resources and gym discounts.
• KinderCare discount.
• Home, auto, and pet insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee discount program.
• Bereavement time off and resources for part-time and full-time employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED