Physical Therapy Aide

Athletico Physical Therapy•Homewood, IL

19d•$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 conducted in compliance with state practice act requirements. The role includes preparing patients for treatment, assisting clinicians, providing routine treatments and supporting patients as they practice exercises and functional activities under professional direction. It also involves cleaning and maintaining treatment areas and equipment, handling linens, restocking supplies, and assisting with clinic administrative tasks such as phone calls, appointment scheduling, filing, and inventory tracking. This is a part-time position. The listed hourly wage range is USD $15.00 to $20.00. The work environment is an internal office with a usually low noise level.

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 see at close range and at a distance, with peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to talk and hear regularly while performing job duties.
Frequently able to stand, walk, sit, use hands to feel, and reach with hands and arms.
Occasionally able to 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, including putting on and removing supportive devices.
Assist physical therapists during treatments 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 and 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 paper, soap, and other supplies.
Assist the Patient Experience Coordinator with answering phones, scheduling appointments, and filing paperwork and charts.
Help track non-medical and medical clinic supplies and may order inventory.