What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapy Aide position at Achieve Sports Medicine?
About the Company:
Achieve Orthopedic Rehabilitation Institute Sports Medicine is an elite-level outpatient orthopedic and sports medicine clinic that provides premier orthopedic care for all ages and needs. The company’s unique approach to rehabilitation combines manual therapy with a deep understanding of an active lifestyle, driven by exercise, strength, flexibility, and biomechanics. Our mission is to empower individuals to reach their full potential in life, sports, and overall well-being. Whether you're recovering from an injury, seeking performance enhancement, or in need of joint care, our experienced team is dedicated to helping you live life to the fullest with a comprehensive approach to orthopedic care.
Job Summary:
The Physical Therapy Clinical Technician plays a crucial role in enhancing patients' strength, flexibility, and correcting biomechanics during therapy sessions, working closely with the licensed Physical Therapist (DPT). While the DPT is responsible for assessing and treating patients to improve mobility and pain management, the Physical Therapy Clinical Technician aids in real-time exercise adjustments, monitors progression, provides form guidance, and simplifies therapy concepts for patients. Additionally, given our strong focus on gymnastics and performing arts medicine, preference will be given to individuals who possess skills and a background working with athletes in these disciplines.
This position is available on a part-time or full-time basis, and we welcome applications from current college students pursuing careers in Physical Therapy or other medical fields, as well as individuals with a clinical fitness background.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate closely with the owner and head Physical Therapist (PT) in providing patient care.
- Write comprehensive patient progress notes, which encompass recording subjective information, treatment details, and relevant clinical observations.
- Efficiently manage the owner's work schedule, coordinating appointments, meetings, and other commitments to optimize time management and workflow.
- Assist physical therapists with patient evaluations and assessments.
- Prepare treatment areas and ensure they are clean and organized.
- Help patients with exercises, stretches, and therapeutic activities.
- Monitor and document patient progress and responses to treatment.
- Set up and operate therapeutic equipment and modalities.
- Maintain and clean therapy equipment and tools.
- Assist in scheduling and coordinating patient appointments.
- Escort patients to and from treatment areas.
- Provide support and motivation to patients during their therapy sessions.
- Handle administrative tasks, such as filing patient records and managing inventory.
- Ensure patient safety and adherence to therapy protocols.
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals.
- Uphold patient confidentiality and privacy standards.
- Assist in educating patients on exercises and home care instructions.
- Perform basic clerical duties, such as answering phones and updating patient information.
Preferred Qualifications:
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree.
Experience:
- Previous work or volunteer experience in a health care related setting.
Preferred Competencies:
- Strong organizational skills.
- Excellent skills interacting with members of the public in a health care setting.
- Ability to multitask.
Working Conditions:
- Out-patient clinic.
- Ability to commute between our three clinic locations: Willowbrook, Naperville, and Woodridge.
Please visit our website for more information about our company! achieveorthosports.com
Practice Locations: Naperville, Woodridge, Willowbrook
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16