Physical Therapist Assistant

Genesis Orthopedics & Sports Medicine; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Genesis Orthopedics & Sports Medicine seeks a Physical Therapy Assistant to support therapists in delivering high-quality orthopedic care. The role focuses on expanding services to underserved populations, requiring collaboration and adherence to state laws. Full-time preferred.

Benefits

401(k) with matching

Continuing education funds

Health, dental, and disability insurance

Flexible schedule

Life insurance

Opportunities for advancement

PTO

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of licensed PTA clinical experience preferred.
• Deliver patient care within the scope defined by state laws.

Responsibilities

• Execute daily patient care activities under the supervision of a Physical Therapist.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure coordinated care.

Skills

Spanish

Education

Associate degree

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Who should apply:
Genesis Orthopedics & Sports Medicine is seeking a talented Physical Therapy Assistant to support our Physical Therapists in a practice aligned with our orthopedic surgery services. We prefer candidates with 2+ years of experience.

About Genesis:
Our mission at Genesis Orthopedics & Sports Medicine is to help patients live pain-free and with fewer limitations. We are dedicated to providing high-quality orthopedic care to diverse communities. We believe everyone deserves compassionate, personalized treatment.

This role aims to expand our physical therapy services to underserved populations.

We are excited to offer an opportunity for a skilled Physical Therapy Assistant to join us and help grow our practice alongside our orthopedic surgery team.

Job Type: Full-time (preferred), Part-time

We look forward to hearing from you.

Essential characteristics:

• The PTA will deliver patient care within the scope defined by state laws and the State Board of Physical Therapy.
• Execute daily patient care activities under the supervision of a Physical Therapist.
• Provide care consistent with agency policies, regulations, and scope of practice.
• Adhere to company policies and maintain compliance with relevant standards and regulations.
• Engage in ongoing professional development.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure coordinated care.
• Report patient status changes to the Physical Therapist and, when applicable, to the physician.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday, with two evenings until 6:30 pm.

Requirements:

• Education: Associate degree preferred.
• Experience: At least 1 year of licensed PTA clinical experience preferred.
• Language: Spanish skills preferred.
• License/Certification: Active or pending Physical Therapy Assistant license required.

Benefits:

• 401(k) with matching
• Continuing education funds
• Health, dental, and disability insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• PTO

Additional Information

• Entry level position
• Full-time employment
• Industry: Healthcare