I love the hands-on experience they offer. It exposes you to the health care field whether it be professionalism, patient treatment, cleanliness, insurance, or following covid protocol. This is a great experience if you want to see what goes on in the rehabilitation realm of health care.
What I wish was different
At times it feels very repetitive and since you’re not certified/ licensed it handcuffs on you what you can do on the job. Some days feel like you’re just there to clean and fold laundry.
Advice
If you’re on the fence about PT or OT this is a great job to have to see which one you prefer to do/ pursue.
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Physical Therapist Aide
August 2020 • Cedar Rapids, IA
What I liked
I really like being social and thrive around people so helping patients and being interactive is really enjoyable for me. I especially like helping post operation patients!
What I wish was different
Having only been working with Athletico for about a year, there is not necessarily anything I wish would be different. The job is as I expected it would be! (In the best way) it would be nice if there were maybe more high school/college athletes that came in because I enjoy working with them!
Advice
This is a great job for patient contact hours for college. Id highly recommend this job for students pursuing graduate school!
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Physical Therapy Aide
June - August 2023 • Northbrook, IL
What I liked
Fun and relaxed work environment
What I wish was different
Not a ton of technical work
Advice
A great summer job
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Physical Therapy Aide
May - August 2022 • Antioch, IL
What I liked
Amazing staff who are always ready to explain the physiology behind each movement. Also, it was exciting seeing patients heal from their injuries and gain back strength incrimentally.
What I wish was different
I wish I had worked there sooner to gain more experience.
Advice
If you have a question ask.
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Physical Therapy Aide Internship
May - August 2019 • Frederick, MD
What I liked
How friendly everyone was and how much I learned. All of the Physical Therapists quizzed me on my anatomy knowledge.
What I wish was different
N/A
Advice
Ask a lot of questions.
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Physical Therapist Shadowing
June - August 2019 • Mechanicsville, VA
What I liked
I loved working with new patients and seeing the returning patients get so excited to see me.
What I wish was different
I wish I could've been a Physical Therapy Tech so that I could have done more hands on things rather than just watching.
Advice
Reach out way earlier than you think you need too! Opportunities like this fill up so fast and to be a competitive applicant on a PT application you need the experience and this was such a great start!
