Physical Therapy Aide: Hands-On Patient Care & Support

ATI Physical Therapy; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage

401(k) Match

Childcare Tuition Assistance

Health Savings & Flexible Spending

Short- & Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance

Wellness Programs

Corporate Discounts

NEW 2026 benefit

Job summary

ATI Physical Therapy is seeking a Physical Therapy Aide to join a collaborative team dedicated to patient care. You will gain hands-on healthcare experience while supporting clinicians and patients during treatment and daily routines, with mentorship and exposure to the field of physical therapy.

You will greet patients, assist with intake and scheduling, help prepare treatment areas, support therapeutic exercises, and monitor progress.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma and be at least 18 years old.
• Healthcare and/or customer service experience is required.
• Preferred: background in Health Services, Exercise Science, or Kinesiology.

Responsibilities

• Greet and interact with patients warmly both by phone and in person during daily check-in and appointments.
• Promote efficient patient intake and registration, assist clinicians with scheduling.
• Onboard new patients: review paperwork, verify benefits, complete medical forms.
• Prepare and clean treatment areas; set up and adjust exercise equipment.
• Monitor patient progress and provide feedback to the therapy team.
• Assist patients in performing exercises and support home exercise programs.

Education

High School diploma

18+ years old

Healthcare and/or customer service experience

Health Services / Exercise Science / Kinesiology background

Job description

ATI Physical Therapy is seeking a Physical Therapy Aide to join a collaborative team dedicated to patient care. You will gain hands-on healthcare experience while supporting clinicians and patients during treatment and daily routines, with mentorship and exposure to the field of physical therapy.

You will greet patients, assist with intake and scheduling, help prepare treatment areas, support therapeutic exercises, and monitor progress.