Rehabilitation Aide: Patient Care & Therapy Support

Athletico Physical Therapy; 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) with company match

SoFi Financial Wellness tools

Gym discounts

KinderCare Discount

Home, Auto, and Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee Discount Program

Bereavement Time Off

Job summary

Athletico Physical Therapy is seeking a Rehabilitation Aide to support clinicians and the Patient Experience Coordinator. You will greet patients, assist with administrative and treatment tasks, and help maintain a smooth clinic flow in compliance with state requirements.

The role emphasizes assisting therapists, preparing patients, and ensuring clean, stocked workspaces. Part-time schedule and benefits accompany this position.

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 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for physical therapy treatments, assists therapists, and provides routine treatments.
• Safeguards, motivates, and assists patients during exercises and functional activities.
• Provides routine treatments such as hot/cold packs and modalities (Ultrasounds, electrical stimulation).
• Cleans work area and equipment after treatment.
• Washes linens/towels, folds and maintains linen cabinets.
• Maintains restrooms and other areas; restocks supplies.
• Assists patient experience coordinator with answering phones, scheduling appointments, and filing paperwork.
• Assist patient experience coordinator with tracking non-medical and medical supplies and may order inventory.

Skills

Communication skills

Documentation

Time management

Patient care

Team player

Compassion

Attention to detail

Office equipment

Education

High school diploma

Intern preferred

Job description

Athletico Physical Therapy is seeking a Rehabilitation Aide to support clinicians and the Patient Experience Coordinator. You will greet patients, assist with administrative and treatment tasks, and help maintain a smooth clinic flow in compliance with state requirements.

The role emphasizes assisting therapists, preparing patients, and ensuring clean, stocked workspaces. Part-time schedule and benefits accompany this position.