Part-Time Physical Therapy Aide — Patient Care & Admin

Athletico Physical Therapy; Highland (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Bi-annual pay increase

Pre-Tax Transit & Parking

401(k) with company match

SoFi Financial Wellness Tools

Gym discounts

KinderCare Discount

Insurance (Home, Auto, & Pet)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee Discount Program

Bereavement Time Off

Job summary

Athletico Physical Therapy is hiring a part-time Rehabilitation Aide to support clinicians and the Patient Experience Coordinator in a busy clinic. You will greet patients, assist with administrative tasks, and support therapy sessions under professional supervision.

The role emphasizes patient care, teamwork, and adherence to state practice requirements. A friendly, reliable candidate with strong communication and organizational skills will thrive here.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or intern preferred.
• Previous Clinical Aide or Rehab Tech experience preferred.
• Strong communication and presentation skills—written and verbal.
• Ability to clearly document all projects and manage production.
• Attention to detail and time management skills are required.
• Patient satisfaction: providing care/service that exceeds expectations.
• Energetic and a team player.
• Able to demonstrate compassion toward patients.
• Complete tasks thoroughly.
• Basic knowledge of office equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for physical therapy treatments to put on and remove supportive devices, assists physical therapists during administration of treatments, and provides routine treatment.
• Safeguards, motivates, and assists patients practicing exercises and functional activities under the direction of professional staff.
• Provides routine treatments, such as hot/cold packs, and other modalities such as Ultrasounds, Electrical stimulation, etc
• Cleans work area and equipment after treatment
• Washes linens/towels, folds and maintains linen cabinets
• Maintaining restrooms and other areas such as windows as needed. Restocks with paper towels, tissue paper, soap and supplies
• Assists patient experience coordinator with answering phones, scheduling appointments and filing paper work and charts
• Assist patient experience coordinator with keeping track of both non-medical and medical supplies for the clinic and may order inventory

Skills

Strong communication

Documentation

Time management

Patient satisfaction

Team player

Compassion toward patients

Attention to detail

Office equipment knowledge

Education

High school graduate

Intern preferred

Job description

Athletico Physical Therapy is hiring a part-time Rehabilitation Aide to support clinicians and the Patient Experience Coordinator in a busy clinic. You will greet patients, assist with administrative tasks, and support therapy sessions under professional supervision.

The role emphasizes patient care, teamwork, and adherence to state practice requirements. A friendly, reliable candidate with strong communication and organizational skills will thrive here.