Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant - Long-Term Care

HealthPro Heritage; Loves Park (IL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

HealthPro Heritage is seeking a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (LPTA) to join our therapy team in Loves Park, IL, within a Long-Term Care setting. The role offers full-time hours with competitive compensation as described in the wage range.

You will provide direct patient care under supervision, assist with treatment plans, document progress, and collaborate with therapists and staff to support quality outcomes. Experience in long-term care is preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Physical Therapist Assisting from an accredited program.
• Valid state licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant, or license eligible.
• Strong assessment, diagnostic, and therapeutic abilities; effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing treatment plans designed by Physical Therapists.
• Monitor and document patient progress; educate patients and families on protocols.
• Accurately document treatments and responses per facility policies.
• Collaborate with therapists, healthcare professionals and support staff.

Skills

Assessment

Therapy

Communication

EHR

Teamwork

Education

Associate’s degree in Physical Therapist Assisting

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Therapy equipment

EHR software

Job description

HealthPro Heritage is seeking a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (LPTA) to join our therapy team in Loves Park, IL, within a Long-Term Care setting. The role offers full-time hours with competitive compensation as described in the wage range.

You will provide direct patient care under supervision, assist with treatment plans, document progress, and collaborate with therapists and staff to support quality outcomes. Experience in long-term care is preferred.