Physical Therapy Aide

ATI Physical Therapy • Deerfield Township, MI

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About The Position

Join ATI Physical Therapy’s collaborative team as a Physical Therapy Aide, supporting exceptional patient care while gaining healthcare skills and direct exposure to physical therapy. Work alongside Physical and Occupational Therapy experts and assist patients during their recovery. The role includes hands-on training and mentorship.

The aide supports the patient check-in and intake process, helps clinicians with scheduling, assists patients with exercises and prescribed home exercise programs, and helps prepare and clean treatment areas and exercise equipment. The role also involves monitoring patient progress and sharing feedback with the therapy team.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Healthcare and/or customer service experience.

Nice To Haves

• Healthcare experience, such as Physical Therapist Aide/Technician, Medical Assistant, hospital employment, chiropractic, fitness industry, or PT/PTA student experience.
• Certified Personal Trainer experience.
• Experience or education in Health Services, Exercise Science, or Kinesiology.

Responsibilities

• Greet and interact warmly with patients by phone and in person during check-in and throughout appointments.
• Promote an efficient patient intake and registration process and assist clinicians with timely scheduling.
• Onboard new patients by reviewing relevant paperwork, verifying benefits, and completing medical forms.
• Prepare and clean treatment areas and set up and adjust exercise equipment to support Physical Therapists.
• Monitor patient progress and provide feedback to the therapy team.
• Assist patients with exercises and support their prescribed home exercise programs.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package with an incentive plan.
• Generous paid time off, holiday pay, CEU, and Be Well Days.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with flexible plan options.
• 401(k) employer match.
• Childcare tuition assistance with discounted rates.
• Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability plans.
• Employer-paid and voluntary life insurance options.
• Paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
• Wellness programs, including weight-loss and lifestyle coaching, digital mental-health support, and 24/7 virtual telehealth access.
• Corporate discounts.

What This Job Offers

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