Physical Therapy Aide - Alexandria, VA

Athletico; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 17,591 - 27,552; 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

EAP

Employee Discount Program

Bereavement Time Off

Benefits Summary 2026

Job summary

Athletico is seeking a part-time Rehabilitation Aide to support clinicians and coordinate patient flow in the clinic. You will greet patients, assist therapists during treatments, and perform administrative duties under state guidelines.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent and prior clinical aide experience preferred. The role offers opportunities for growth within a supportive team and a commitment to patient-centered care in a clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and presentation skills, written and verbal.
• Ability to clearly document all projects and manage production.
• Attention to detail and time management are required.
• Patient care and service that exceeds expectations.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for physical therapy treatments and assists with devices and routine treatments.
• Safeguards, motivates, and assists patients during exercises under staff direction.
• Assists with non-clinical tasks like phones, scheduling, and filing paperwork.
• Maintains clean treatment areas and restocks supplies as needed.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Time management

Compassion

Team player

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

About Us

At Athletico, we believe in the power of support – because a little help can lead to extraordinary achievements. Physical therapy isn’t just about recovery; it’s about transformation. Our team thrives on providing life-changing care for our patients, and we know that achieving this begins with taking care of our own. Our mission is simple yet powerful: Extraordinary people improving lives.

Position Summary

The Rehabilitation Aide (equivalent to the rehabilitation technician and physical therapy aide positions) will assist the Patient Experience Coordinator and clinicians by performing requested administrative and clinical duties. They will greet patients as they arrive to the clinic and work alongside the physical therapists as well as the physical therapist assistants during patient treatment. These duties will be conducted in compliance with state practice act requirements.

Benefits Offered With This Part‑time Position

• Bi‑annual pay increase opportunity
• Commuter: Pre‑Tax Transit & Parking
• Retirement 401(k) (for 21+) w/ Per‑Pay Company Match
• SoFi Financial Wellness Tools & Loan Resources
• HUSK Fitness Resources & Gym Discounts
• KinderCare Discount
• Home, Auto, and Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discount Program
• Bereavement Time Off & Resources (part‑time and full‑time employees)
• Learn more by checking out our 2026 Athletico's Benefits Summary.

Essential Duties and 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 paperwork and charts
• Assists patient experience coordinator with keeping track of both non‑medical and medical supplies for the clinic and may order inventory

Qualifications

• Education: High school graduate and or intern preferred
• Work Experience: Previous Clinical Aide or Rehab Tech experience preferred
• Knowledge and Technical Skills:
  • 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/Client 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

Language Skills

• Ability to read, write and speak English proficiently

Physical Demands

• Specific vision requirements include the ability to see at close range, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear
• Possess the ability to fulfill any office activities normally expected in an office setting, to include, but not limited to: remaining seated for periods of time to perform computer based work, participating in filing activity, lifting and carrying office supplies (paper reams, mail, etc.)
• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to feel, and reach with hand and arms
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20-25 pounds
• Fine hand manipulation (keyboarding)

Work Environment

• Internal office
• The noise level in the work environment is usually low

Athletico provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Minimum Salary/Wage: USD 12.77 Hr. Maximum Salary/Wage: USD 20.00 Hr.