Physical Therapy Aide

ATI Physical Therapy; Morris (IL); On-site; USD 22,138 - 24,893; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage

401(k) Match

Childcare Tuition Assistance

Disability Income Protection

Life Insurance

Wellness Programs

Job summary

ATI Physical Therapy is looking for a Physical Therapy Aide to join their team in Morris, IL. In this role, you will assist physical therapists by providing direct patient support and maintaining treatment areas. Your contributions will play a vital role in ensuring a positive experience for patients as they recover and improve their health.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and previous healthcare or customer service experience. ATI offers a competitive salary and robust benefits including generous PTO, health coverage, and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ years.
• Healthcare and/or customer service experience is required.
• Preferred: experience in Health Services, Exercise Science, or Kinesiology.

Responsibilities

• Greet and interact with patients warmly.
• Support Physical Therapist by preparing treatment areas.
• Monitor patient progress and provide feedback.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Customer service experience

Ability to assist patients

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Overview

Join a collaborative team dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care as a Physical Therapy Aide, while gaining valuable healthcare skills that can launch your career. Work alongside leading experts in Physical and Occupational Therapy, playing a key role in supporting our patients' recovery. In this position, you’ll receive hands‑on training, mentorship, and direct exposure to the field of physical therapy.

Responsibilities

• Greet and interact with patients warmly both by phone and in person during the daily check‑in process and throughout their appointment time.
• Promote an efficient patient intake and registration process and assist clinicians with timely scheduling.
• Effectively onboard new patients reviewing relevant paperwork, verifying benefits, and completion of medical forms.
• Support Physical Therapist by preparing and cleaning treatment areas, as well as setting up and adjusting exercise equipment.
• Monitor patient progress and provide feedback to the therapy team.
• Assist patients in performing exercises and support their prescribed home exercise programs.

Benefits Highlights

• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO, holiday pay, CEU, and Be Well Days to recharge, prioritize mental and physical health.
• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage: Flexible plan options.
• 401(k) Match: Competitive employer matching.
• Childcare Tuition Assistance: Discounted rates.
• Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts: Tax‑saving options.
• Short‑ & Long‑Term Disability: 100% employer paid income protection plans.
• Life Insurance: Employer‑paid and voluntary options.
• Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance: Paid time for new parents and support for adoption costs.
• Wellness Programs: Including weight‑loss and lifestyle coaching, digital mental‑health support, and 24/7 virtual telehealth access.*
• Corporate Discounts: Exclusive deals for employees.
• Clickherefor the complete list of benefit offerings
• NEW 2026 benefit!

Qualifications

Required:

• High School diploma
• Must be 18+ years
• Healthcare and/or customer service experience

Preferred:

• Healthcare experience (Physical Therapist Aide/Technician, Medical Assistant, hospital employment, chiropractic, fitness industry, PT & PTA students)
• Certified Personal Trainer experience.
• Experience or education in Health Services, Exercise Science, or Kinesiology.

ATI 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.

Salary Range: $16.07 - $18.07 per hour

Location: US-IL-Morris

Department Number: 0141

Job Category: Outpatient Rehab - Clinical Support Staff

Pay Class: Full Time