Physical Therapy Aide

Athletico • Schaumburg, IL

9d

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 and works alongside physical therapists and physical therapist assistants during treatment, in compliance with state practice act requirements.

The role includes preparing patients for therapy, assisting clinicians during treatments, providing routine treatments and modalities, and helping patients practice exercises and functional activities under professional direction. It also includes cleaning and maintaining treatment areas and equipment, managing linens and supplies, and supporting clinic administrative tasks such as answering phones, scheduling appointments, and filing paperwork and charts.

Requirements

• High school graduate; interns are 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.
• Energetic and a team player; able to demonstrate compassion toward patients and complete tasks thoroughly.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English proficiently.
• Ability to perform office activities, including computer-based work, filing, and lifting and carrying office supplies.
• Frequently stand, walk, sit, use hands to feel, and reach with hands and arms; fine hand manipulation such as keyboarding is required.
• Occasionally lift and/or move 20–25 pounds.
• Vision abilities include close-range and distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and adjusting focus; regularly talk and hear.

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 administration 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 or 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 paper, 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.

Benefits

• Bi-annual pay increase opportunity.
• Pre-tax commuter transit and parking benefits.
• 401(k) retirement plan with per-pay company match for employees age 21 and older.
• 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