Physical Therapy Aide - UI Health, Physical Therapy
About The Position
The Physical Therapy Aide assists with patient care services and treatments under the direction of a Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistant, Physical Therapy Student, Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapy Assistant, or occupational therapy student. The role also performs maintenance duties, administrative support tasks, and patient care duties for the Rehabilitation Services Department. This is an on-site position in Chicago, Illinois, scheduled for 40 hours per week on days. The stated pay range is $19.91–$30.81 per hour, with pay determined based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity. The position is intended to be eligible for benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, a retirement plan, paid time off, and tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Illinois residency is required within 180 days of employment.
Responsibilities
- Assist with portions of treatment under the direct supervision of a licensed therapist, assistant, or student therapist or assistant.
- Safely transfer patients between surfaces, including wheelchairs, carts, cardiac chairs, mat tables, treatment plinths, floors, and beds.
- Set up treatment equipment, assist patients with treatment activities after receiving instructions about the treatment program, and put equipment away afterward.
- Communicate effectively with patients to motivate them and explain treatment procedures, adjusting communication for age, diagnosis, and other characteristics.
- Transport patients to and from the department and transfer them to or from wheelchairs, cardiac chairs, or carts.
- Assemble and transport equipment and assistive devices needed for rehabilitation treatment.
- Prepare and clean treatment areas, including wiping down mat tables and plinths.
- Keep treatment equipment clean, properly stored, and ready for use.
- Fill linen carts and change linen on mats and plinths.
- Prepare and clean the wound care treatment area before and after treatment.
- Launder linen and washable supplies used in physical therapy treatment regularly; launder patient clothing upon special request.
- Perform administrative support tasks, including scheduling patients, charge entry, photocopying, data entry, and insurance verification.
- Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Retirement plan
- Paid time off
- Tuition waivers for employees and dependents
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
