Per Diem Acute Rehab PTA — Saturdays

Endeavor Health; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Part time

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Job summary

Endeavor Health in Arlington Heights, IL is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant for the Acute Rehab Unit to deliver hands-on care in a dynamic hospital setting.

You will implement treatment plans, document care, educate patients and families, and collaborate with therapists, nurses, and physicians to ensure safe, effective outcomes.

This Per Diem role requires working at least two Saturdays per month; hourly pay ranges from $25.36 to $38.04, based on experience. IL licensure and BLS are required.

Qualifications

• Completion of an Associate's Degree in Physical Therapy from an APTA accredited school or the equivalent.
• Current Illinois licensure or eligibility.
• American Heart Association BLS CPR certification.
• 2 years of work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Delivers and instructs patients in treatment plans, assesses effectiveness with clinical judgment.
• Communicates treatment effects and changes in patient condition to the Physical Therapist.
• Prepares and completes patient records, billing, and documentation per guidelines.
• Involves patient, family, and caregivers in care plan, including post-discharge planning.
• Provides patient/family education and written home programs in consultation with Physical Therapist.
• Coordinates with physicians, nurses, and staff to deliver optimal care.
• May supervise paraprofessional staff and delegates tasks as directed.
• Assists with in-service programs and participates in staff meetings and conferences.
• Acts as a resource to clinical staff within specialty.
• Independently manages complex patients and adapts treatment accordingly.

Skills

Patient care

Clinical judgment

Communication

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's Degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Endeavor Health in Arlington Heights, IL is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant for the Acute Rehab Unit to deliver hands-on care in a dynamic hospital setting.

You will implement treatment plans, document care, educate patients and families, and collaborate with therapists, nurses, and physicians to ensure safe, effective outcomes.

This Per Diem role requires working at least two Saturdays per month; hourly pay ranges from $25.36 to $38.04, based on experience. IL licensure and BLS are required.