Physical Therapy Aide - Kansas City, MO

At Athletico, we believe in the power of support – because a little help can lead to extraordinary achievements. Physical therapy isn’t just about recovery; it’s about transformation. Our team thrives on providing life-changing care for our patients, and we know that achieving this begins with taking care of our own. Our mission is simple yet powerful: Extraordinary people improving lives.

About the role

The Rehabilitation Aide will provide support to physical therapists and the facility clinical team, including keeping treatment areas clean, maintaining equipment, managing supplies, and delivering excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and sterilizes treatment areas and equipment used in therapy treatments as necessary between uses.
• Ensures linen is cleaned, folded, and replaced when laundry receptacles become full and/or stock becomes low.
• Stocks treatment tables and modality carts with appropriate linen and supplies.
• Maintains weights and other equipment and ensures all equipment is returned to proper stations after use.
• Keeps gym area, waiting room, and restrooms organized and clear of clutter. Mopping, sweeping, and vacuuming may be required to support housekeeping staff.
• Fills out and accurately updates equipment maintenance sheets.
• Regularly monitors temperatures of the paraffin and hydroculator baths for safety.
• Performs daily inspections of equipment such as ultrasound units, EMS units, paraffin baths, whirlpool tubs, hydroculator units, freezers used for cold packs, and fluidotherapy units to ensure they are in good working order.
• Periodically checks supply cabinets to ensure adequate supplies are readily available for clinicians.
• Engages patients in friendly conversations and provides excellent customer service. Refers all medical questions to treating clinicians.
• Performs other duties as required.
• Requires standing on your feet most of the day and the ability to multitask while working with more than one clinician at a time.

Requirements

• Previous Clinical Aide experience preferred.
• High school graduate and/or intern preferred.
• Demonstrated interest in the rehabilitation field.
• Energetic and a team player.
• Able to demonstrate compassion toward patients.
• Completes tasks thoroughly.
• Basic knowledge of office equipment preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to consistently communicate a clear understanding of patient/client expectations and adapt as appropriate to exceed their needs.
• Ability to focus attention on determining what can be done to make progress.
• Ability to develop personally and professionally.
• Ability to collaborate to achieve a common goal.
• Demonstrated event planning expertise.
• Ability to work independently.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English proficiently.

Physical Demands

• 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, including 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 hand and arms.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20-25 pounds.
• Fine hand manipulation (keyboarding).
• Local travel required.

Work Environment

• Internal office environment.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually low.

Benefits

• Bi-annual pay increase opportunity.
• Commuter: Pre-Tax Transit & Parking.
• Retirement 401(k) (for 21+) with per-pay company match.
• SoFi Financial Wellness Tools & Loan Resources.
• HUSK Fitness Resources & Gym Discounts.
• KinderCare Discount.
• Home, Auto, and Pet Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee Discount Program.
• Bereavement Time Off & Resources (part-time and full-time employees).

Pay

Minimum Salary/Wage: USD $15.00 per hour
Maximum Salary/Wage: USD $20.00 per hour