About the role

  • Physical Therapist Assistant providing in-home therapy and treatment under PT supervision. Educating patients and their families while promoting the profession through community engagement and service.

Responsibilities

  • Treatment to include range of motion and mobility exercise, EMS, ultrasound, whirlpool, therapeutic heat and cold, cervical and pelvic traction, soft tissue massage, electrical nerve stimulation, progressive resistive exercise and muscle re-education, neurological facilitation and inhibition techniques, orthotic and prosthetic iontophoresis and in-home therapy.
  • Under direction and supervision of a PT, treats patients as ordered and reviewed by physician.
  • Educates patients, families and caregivers in treatment and expected outcomes.
  • Provides timely, personal supervision of support staff.
  • Provides In-Home services to patients as ordered.
  • Documents treatment and reports patient progress and response to PT and physician as needed.
  • Promotes profession and department through participation in in-services, health fairs, trade shows, community presentations and community service organizations.
  • Participates in the performance improvement process by identifying opportunities for improvement and taking action to improve patient care services.
  • Assists clinical instruction of PTA students through university affiliations.
  • Supervises job shadow and high school student interns.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Associate Degree as a Physical Therapist Assistant required
  • Illinois Licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant required within 6 months of hire
  • Valid Illinois Vehicle Operator’s License required

Benefits

  • Health and Dental Insurance
  • IMRF (Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund)
  • Retirement Fund (457 and 401A Plan)
  • Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending
  • Life Insurance
  • Short and Long Term Disability
  • Optional Insurances
  • Paid Time Off
  • Tuition Reimbursement and Loan Forgiveness
  • Gift Shop Discount
  • CGH Day Care Discount
  • CGH Dietary Discount
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • CGH Pharmacy Discount
  • CGH Vision Center Discount

Job title

Physical Therapist Assistant

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

$25 - $38 per hour

Degree requirement

Associate's Degree

Location requirements

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