Achieve Physical Therapy Clinical Technician Position

About the Company

Achieve Orthopedic Rehabilitation Institute Sports Medicine is a premier outpatient orthopedic and sports medicine clinic providing elite-level care for individuals of all ages and athletic backgrounds. Our unique rehabilitation approach blends hands-on manual therapy with a deep understanding of active lifestyles, emphasizing exercise, strength, flexibility, and biomechanics.

Our mission is to empower individuals to reach their full potential in life, sport, and overall well-being. Whether recovering from an injury, improving performance, or seeking joint care, our experienced team is committed to helping patients live life to the fullest through a comprehensive approach to orthopedic rehabilitation.

Job Summary

The Physical Therapy Clinical Technician plays an important role in supporting patient care and rehabilitation under the direct supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist (DPT). This role focuses on assisting patients with exercises, improving strength and flexibility, and reinforcing proper biomechanics during therapy sessions.

While the Physical Therapist is responsible for evaluating and treating patients, the Clinical Technician supports treatment by helping guide exercises, monitoring progress, assisting with real-time adjustments, and reinforcing proper movement and technique.

Due to our strong focus on sports medicine—particularly gymnastics and performing arts medicine—preference will be given to candidates with athletic backgrounds or experience working with athletes in these disciplines.

This position will primarily support our Naperville, Woodridge, and Willowbrook clinic locations.

This is a part-time position, ideal for college students pursuing careers in Physical Therapy, sports medicine, or other healthcare fields, as well as individuals with a clinical fitness or strength and conditioning background. Opportunities for mentorship and development within the strength and conditioning field are also available.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with the Physical Therapists, Physical Therapy Assistants, and other staff to assist with patient care, and administrative duties 

• Document patient daily progress notes including subjective reports, treatments performed, and relevant observations.

• Guide patients through exercises, stretches, and therapeutic activities.

• Monitor patient progress and report observations to the Physical Therapist.

• Provide form correction and motivation during therapy sessions.

• Prepare and maintain clean, organized treatment areas.

• Set up, operate, and clean therapy equipment and modalities.

• Escort patients to and from treatment areas.

• Assist with scheduling and coordinating patient appointments.

• Support clinic operations through administrative tasks such as answering phones, filing patient records, and managing inventory.

• Ensure patient safety and adherence to therapy protocols.

• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare providers.

• Uphold patient confidentiality and privacy standards.

• Assist in educating patients on exercises and home care instructions.

• Ability to commute between clinic locations in Naperville, Woodridge, and Willowbrook

Preferred Qualifications

Education

• Required: High School Diploma or GED

• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree or currently pursuing a degree towards a degree in healthcare 

• Preferred: Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)

Experience

• Previous work or volunteer experience in a healthcare or clinical setting preferred

• Athletic background or strong knowledge of exercise and movement mechanics encouraged

Preferred Competencies

• Strong organizational and time management skills

• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced clinical environment

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills when working with patients and healthcare professionals

Application Requirements

Please include three professional references with contact information (phone or email).

For more information about our organization, visit:
achieveorthosports.com