🚀 Extra Help - Physical Therapy Aide - Physical Therapy

Extra Help - Physical Therapy Aide - Physical Therapy
Extra Help - Physical Therapy Aide - Physical Therapy
This Position is temporary and limited to 900 hours.
Hiring Department : UI Health - Outpatient Therapy Clinic
Location : Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID :
Hours per Week : 8
Shift : Extra Help
# of Positions : 1
Workplace Type : On-Site
Posting Close Date : Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Salary: The rate of pay for this position is 19.57 per hour.
About the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health)
The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a Joint Commission-accredited tertiary care hospital and outpatient clinics, and the Mile Square Health Center network of federally qualified health centers. It also includes the seven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; the College of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of Social Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity. Learn more:
This position is not eligible for benefits.
Position Summary
The primary function of the Extra Help Physical Therapy Aide is to assist in carrying out patient care services and treatments under the direction of a Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistant, Physical Therapist Student, Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapy Assistant or Student Occupational Therapist or Student occupational Therapy Assistant. Physical Therapy Aides perform maintenance duties, various administrative support tasks for the Rehabilitation Services Department, and patient care duties.
Duties & Responsibilities

Prepares and cleans treatment areas.
a. Wipes down mat tables and plinths.
b. Keeps equipment used in treatment clean, properly stored and ready for use.
c. Fills linen carts & changes linen on mats & plinths.
d. Prepares and cleans wound care treatment area before and after treatment.
e. Launders all linen and washable supplies used in providing therapy treatment on a regular basis.

Assists with administrative support tasks.
a. Reception Duties
b. Scheduling patients
c. Charge entry
d. Photocopying
e. Data entry
f. Insurance verification

Assists in performing portions of treatment under the direct supervision of a licensed therapist, assistant or student therapists or assistant.
a. Safely transfers patient between two surfaces such as w/c's, carts, cardiac chairs, mat tables, treatment plinths, floor, beds.
b. After receiving instruction regarding a patient's treatment program, sets up equipment, assists patient with completion of treatment activity and puts away equipment after treatment is complete.
c. Communicates effectively with patients to motivate and explain treatment procedures. Adjusts communication as appropriate for patient's age, diagnosis and other characteristics.

Performs related duties as assigned.

(Alternative productivity expectations may be determined within this classification based on fluctuating needs of the department)

Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications

1. High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefer at least 1 year experience in an ambulatory setting, with additional preference for outpatient OT / PT setting
• Prefer Spanish-speaking
• Prefer experience with Epic EHR
• Clinic hours are Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. and Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
  

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
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