Physical Therapy Aide

Athletico • Chicago, IL

12d • $17 - $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, works alongside physical therapists and physical therapist assistants during treatment, and performs duties in compliance with state practice act requirements. The role is part-time and includes patient support, routine treatment assistance, clinic upkeep, and administrative support.

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 exceed expectations.
• Energetic and a team player.
• Ability to demonstrate compassion toward patients.
• Ability to complete tasks thoroughly.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English proficiently.
• Ability to fulfill office activities, including remaining seated for computer work, filing, and lifting and carrying office supplies.
• Frequently stand, walk, sit, use hands to feel, and reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20–25 pounds.
• Fine hand manipulation, including keyboarding.
• Specific vision abilities include close-range and distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Regularly talk and hear.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for physical therapy treatments, including helping them put on and remove supportive devices.
• Assist physical therapists during treatments and provide routine treatment under professional staff direction.
• 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 treatment 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 track medical and non-medical clinic supplies and may order inventory.

Benefits

• Bi-annual pay increase opportunity.
• Pre-tax transit and parking commuter benefits.
• 401(k) retirement plan with per-pay company match for employees age 21 and older.
• SoFi financial wellness tools and loan resources.
• HUSK fitness resources and gym discounts.
• KinderCare discount.
• Home, auto, and pet insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee discount program.
• Bereavement time off and resources for part-time and full-time employees.

What This Job Offers

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