Physical Therapy Aide — Patient Care & Clinic Support

Athletico; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Bi-annual pay increase

Pre-Tax Transit & Parking

401(k) retirement w/ company match

SoFi Financial Wellness Tools & Loan</

HUSK Fitness Resources & Gym Discounts

KinderCare Discount

Home, Auto, and Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee Discount Program

Bereavement Time Off

Job summary

Athletico in Chicago is seeking a part-time Rehabilitation Aide to support clinicians and the Patient Experience Coordinator. You will greet patients, assist during PT sessions, and perform routine administrative tasks in compliance with state requirements.

This role emphasizes strong communication, documentation, and teamwork, with duties including preparing patients for treatment, restocking supplies, answering phones, and helping manage appointments.

Qualifications

• Education: High school graduate and/or intern preferred.
• Work experience: 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.
• 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

Team player

Compassionate care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Office equipment

Job description

Athletico in Chicago is seeking a part-time Rehabilitation Aide to support clinicians and the Patient Experience Coordinator. You will greet patients, assist during PT sessions, and perform routine administrative tasks in compliance with state requirements.

This role emphasizes strong communication, documentation, and teamwork, with duties including preparing patients for treatment, restocking supplies, answering phones, and helping manage appointments.