Outpatient Physical Therapy Assistant - Growth & Mentorship

Mercyhealth; Freeport (IL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life & Disability Insurance

FSA/HSA Options

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Mercyhealth is hiring a Physical Therapy Assistant for outpatient services in Freeport, IL. This full-time, day-shift, onsite position supports implementation of established treatment plans for diverse diagnoses.

The role emphasizes interdisciplinary communication, thorough documentation, and active participation in performance improvement initiatives, with licensure in IL or WI as applicable and CPR/BLS within 90 days.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited PTA program.
• Licensed PTA in WI or IL as required.
• CPR/BLS within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Implements treatment plans addressing patient needs.
• Utilizes exercises, physical agents, and manual techniques.
• Maintains electronic documentation with coding and billing.
• Communicates with disciplines and referring providers to improve outcomes.
• Participates in PI and CQI processes.

Skills

Data integration

Therapy techniques

Documentation

Education

Graduate PTA program

Job description

Mercyhealth is hiring a Physical Therapy Assistant for outpatient services in Freeport, IL. This full-time, day-shift, onsite position supports implementation of established treatment plans for diverse diagnoses.

The role emphasizes interdisciplinary communication, thorough documentation, and active participation in performance improvement initiatives, with licensure in IL or WI as applicable and CPR/BLS within 90 days.