Physical Therapy Aide

Athletico Physical Therapy•Mundelein, IL

20d•$15 - $20

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 as they arrive and works alongside physical therapists and physical therapist assistants during treatment. Duties are performed in compliance with state practice act requirements. This is a part-time position. The role includes preparing patients for treatment, assisting clinicians, providing routine treatments under professional direction, and helping maintain the clinic, its equipment, and supplies. The aide also supports patient experience operations such as answering phones, scheduling appointments, and filing paperwork and charts. The work environment is an internal office with a usually low noise level. The position requires regular talking and hearing, frequent standing, walking, sitting, reaching and hand use, and occasional lifting or moving of up to 20–25 pounds.

Requirements

High school graduate; an intern is 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; able to demonstrate compassion toward patients and complete tasks thoroughly.
Ability to read, write, and speak English proficiently.
Ability to fulfill office activities, including remaining seated for computer-based work, filing, and lifting and carrying office supplies.
Ability to perform fine hand manipulation, including keyboarding.
Ability to occasionally lift and/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, including putting on and removing supportive devices.
Assist physical therapists during treatment administration and provide routine treatment as directed.
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, 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 may order inventory.