Physical Therapy Aide

Athletico Physical Therapy•Orland Park, IL

14d•$15 - $20

About The Position

The Rehabilitation Aide, equivalent to rehabilitation technician and physical therapy aide positions, 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 patient treatment. Duties are performed in compliance with state practice act requirements. The role includes preparing patients for treatment, assisting clinicians, supporting patients as they practice exercises and functional activities, and providing routine treatments under professional staff direction. The aide also helps maintain treatment areas, equipment, linens, clinic supplies, and administrative records and tasks.

Requirements

High school graduate; an intern is preferred.
Ability to read, write, and speak English proficiently.
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 patient/client expectations.
Energetic and a team player.
Ability to demonstrate compassion toward patients.
Ability to complete tasks thoroughly.
Ability to fulfill office activities, including seated computer work, filing, and lifting and carrying office supplies.
Ability to perform required vision tasks, including close and distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
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 up to 20–25 pounds.
Fine hand manipulation, including keyboarding.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Prepare patients for physical therapy treatments, help put on and remove 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, including hot/cold packs and modalities such as 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, 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 the Patient Experience Coordinator track medical and non-medical clinic supplies and may order inventory.
Greet patients as they arrive at the clinic.
Perform other tasks as necessitated by changing role responsibilities and organizational business objectives.