Physical Therapy Aide: Patient Care & Clinic Support

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bi-annual raise

Transit & Parking pre-tax

401(k) with match

SoFi tools and resources

Gym discounts

KinderCare discount

Insurance: Home/Auto/Pet

EAP

Employee discounts

Bereavement leave

Job summary

Athletico Physical Therapy is seeking a Rehabilitation Aide to support clinicians and the Patient Experience Coordinator in a part-time clinic role in Niles, IL. You will assist with both administrative and clinical tasks while ensuring patients are welcomed and prepared for treatments.

The role emphasizes assisting therapies, preparing treatment areas, documenting activities, and handling scheduling and inventory tasks. Strong communication and attention to detail are essential.

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 are required.

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

Attention to detail

Team player

Compassion toward patients

Time management

Office equipment knowledge

Education

High school graduate or intern preferred

Tools

Office equipment

Job description

Athletico Physical Therapy is seeking a Rehabilitation Aide to support clinicians and the Patient Experience Coordinator in a part-time clinic role in Niles, IL. You will assist with both administrative and clinical tasks while ensuring patients are welcomed and prepared for treatments.

The role emphasizes assisting therapies, preparing treatment areas, documenting activities, and handling scheduling and inventory tasks. Strong communication and attention to detail are essential.