Physical Therapy Aide

Overview

Physical Therapy Aide - Marshall, MI at Athletico

Athletico’s Greater Purpose is to empower people, inspire hope and transform lives through personalized care that emphasizes education and prevention of future injury. Our Core Values are one team, understanding our business, recognition, people-focused, accountability, continuous innovation and trust and integrity.

The Rehabilitation Aide (equivalent to rehabilitation technician and physical therapy aide positions) will assist the Patient Experience Coordinator and clinicians by performing requested administrative and clinical duties. They will greet patients as they arrive to the clinic and work alongside the physical therapists as well as the physical therapist assistants during patient treatment. These duties will be conducted in compliance with state practice act requirements.

• NEW FOR 2025 – Kinder Care Discount
• Bi-annual pay increase opportunity
• Commuter:
  Pre-Tax Transit & Parking
• Retirement 401(k) (for 21+) w/ Per-Pay Company Match
• SoFi Financial Wellness Tools & Loan Resources
• HUSK Fitness Resources & Gym Discounts
• Home, Auto, and Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discount Program
• Bereavement Time Off & Resources (part-time and full-time employees)
• Plus more! Learn more by checking out Athletico's Benefits Summary and &E Benefits.

• 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
• Maintains restrooms and other areas as needed and restocks supplies
• Assists patient experience coordinator with answering phones, scheduling appointments and filing paperwork and charts
• Assists patient experience coordinator with inventory management and may order supplies

• Education:
  
  High school graduate and/or internship preferred
• Work Experience:
  
  Previous Clinical Aide or Rehab Tech experience preferred
• Knowledge and Technical
  
  Skills:
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Ability to clearly document projects and manage workflow
• Attention to detail and time management
• Focus on patient satisfaction and compassionate care
• Energetic and a team player
• Able to demonstrate compassion toward patients
• Complete tasks thoroughly
• Basic knowledge of office equipment preferred

• Ability to read, write and speak English proficiently

• Vision requirements include close, distance, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• Regularly required to talk and hear
• Ability to perform office activities (sitting for computer work, filing, lifting and carrying supplies)
• Frequently stand, walk, sit, use hands, and reach with arms
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20-25 pounds
• Fine hand manipulation (keyboarding)

• Internal office environment
• Typically low noise level

Athletico 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.