Physical Therapy Aide

Athletico•Mundelein, IL

18d

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 treatment. Duties are performed in compliance with state practice act requirements. The position includes preparing patients for treatment, assisting clinicians, providing routine treatments, and supporting patients as they practice exercises and functional activities under professional staff direction. It also includes cleaning and restocking treatment and clinic areas, maintaining linens, and assisting with phones, appointment scheduling, paperwork, charts, and supply inventory. This is a part-time position. The hourly pay range is $15.00 to $20.00. The work environment is an internal office with usually low noise levels.

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.
Provide care and service that exceeds expectations.
Be energetic and a team player; demonstrate compassion toward patients and complete tasks thoroughly.
Ability to read, write, and speak English proficiently.
Ability to perform office activities, including seated computer work, filing, and lifting and carrying office supplies.
Ability to talk and hear regularly, and frequently stand, walk, sit, use hands to feel, and reach with hands and arms.
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move 20–25 pounds.
Fine hand manipulation, including keyboarding.
Vision abilities including close-range, distance, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Prepare patients for physical therapy treatments, including putting on and removing 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, ultrasound, and electrical stimulation.
Clean work areas and equipment after treatment.
Wash and fold linens and towels and maintain linen cabinets.
Maintain restrooms and other areas, including windows as needed; 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 may order inventory.