Physical Therapist Assistant

SSM Health; Freeport (IL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

SSM Health is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to conduct medically prescribed physical therapy under supervision. The role emphasizes a therapist-centered practice model with one-on-one patient care and flexible scheduling to support quality outcomes.

The PTA will provide interventions, document progress, and may coordinate with aides and students. Requires Associate’s degree in PTA and active BLS. Approximate hourly pay range is provided.

Qualifications

• Physical therapist assistant role requires providing interventions under a PT plan of care.
• Ability to document treatments and progress for each patient.
• Coordinate with aides, students and support staff as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provides physical therapy interventions under a plan of care written by a physical therapist.
• Performs therapy interventions utilizing techniques and skills as appropriate for the patient population.
• Documents treatment interventions given.
• May coordinate activities of physical therapy aides, students and other support personnel.

Skills

Physical therapy

Documentation

Team coordination

Safety awareness

Education

Associate's degree in Physical Therapist Assistant program

Job description

It's more than a career, it's a calling

IL-Monroe Clinic Freeport

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Highlights:

Join a team where your work matters— every moment, every patient, every community. At SSM Health, you'll be empowered to grow, supported to thrive, and inspired to make a lasting impact.

Why Freeport?

Enjoy a therapist-centered practice model with one-hour evaluations, 45-minute follow-up visits, and scheduling flexibility that supports quality patient care. Our clinic maintains a true one-on-one therapist-to-patient ratio, allowing you to focus on your patients without double-booking or overlapping appointments.

Department:

Rehabilitation Services

Schedule:

Days

Pay Range:

$26.72 - $40.08

Pay Rate Type:

Hourly

SSM Health values the skills and talents that each team member brings to our organization. Compensation for this role is based on a variety of components including relevant experience, labor market, and other qualifications. The posted pay range for this position is what SSM Health reasonably expects, in good faith, to offer based on the circumstances at the time of posting. SSM Health may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Job Summary:

Conducts medically prescribed physical therapy under the supervision of a physical therapist.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides physical therapy interventions under a plan of care written by a physical therapist.

• Performs therapy interventions utilizing techniques and skills as appropriate for the patient population.

• Documents treatment interventions given.

• May coordinate activities of physical therapy aides, students and other support personnel.

• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• Associate's degree in Physical Therapist Assistant program

EXPERIENCE

• No experience required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Constant standing.

• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.

• Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.

• Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.

• Frequent use of vision for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more).

• Frequent walking, reaching, gripping and keyboard use/data entry.

• Occasional bending, stooping, climbing, kneeling, sitting, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.

• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.

• Occasional lifting/moving patients.

• Occasional use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships and to identify and distinguish colors.

• Occasional driving.

• Rare crawling.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

Resuscitation Certification Requirement: Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) required within 90 day of employment. Other resuscitation certifications may be required dependent on department.

State of Work Location: Illinois

• Physical Therapist Assistant, Licensed - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)

State of Work Location: Missouri

• Physical Therapy Assistant - Missouri Division of Professional Registration

State of Work Location: Oklahoma

• Physical Therapist Assistant - Oklahoma Medical Board

State of Work Location: Wisconsin

• Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:

Employee

Department:

8050000028 Administration

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SSM Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.