Rehabilitation Aide Position Overview
Athletico's Greater Purpose is to empower people, inspire hope and transform lives by providing exceptional, progressive, and cost-effective fitness, performance and rehabilitative services through personalized care that emphasizes education and prevention of future injury. This is accomplished through building on our Core Values of one team, understanding our business, recognition, people-focused, accountability, continuous innovation and trust and integrity, which are the foundation for our unique culture.
Position Summary
The Rehabilitation Aide 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.
Benefits
This part-time position offers various benefits, including:
* New for 2025 – KinderCare 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)
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The Rehabilitation Aide will perform the following duties:
* Prepares patients for physical therapy treatments, 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 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 paperwork and charts
* Assists patient experience coordinator with keeping track of both non-medical and medical supplies for the clinic and may order inventory
Qualifications
To be considered for this position, applicants should have:
* Education: High school graduate and/or intern preferred
* Work Experience: Previous Clinical Aide or Rehab Tech experience preferred
* Knowledge and Technical Skills:
o Strong communication and presentation skills - written and verbal
o Ability to clearly document all projects and manage production
o Attention to detail and time management skills are required
o Patient/Client Satisfaction: Providing care/service that exceeds expectations
o Energetic and a team player
o Able to demonstrate compassion toward patients
o Complete tasks thoroughly
o Basic knowledge of office equipment preferred
* Language Skills:
o Ability to read, write and speak English proficiently
Physical Demands
The Rehabilitation Aide will be required to:
* Specific vision requirements include the ability to see at close range, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
* While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear
* Possess the ability to fulfill any office activities normally expected in an office setting, to include, but not limited to: remaining seated for periods of time to perform computer-based work, participating in filing activity, lifting and carrying office supplies (paper reams, mail, etc.)
* Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to feel, and reach with hands and arms
* Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20-25 pounds
* Fine hand manipulation (keyboarding)
Work Environment
The Rehabilitation Aide will work in an internal office environment with low noise levels. 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.