Physical Therapist Assistant

aah; Illinois; On-site; USD 53,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Family benefits

Retirement plan

Educational assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to deliver PT services in an inpatient rehabilitation setting. The role requires completing a two-year PTA program approved by APTA and holding a current state license with CPR certification renewed every two years.

Responsibilities include executing PT plans, collecting assessments, and assisting with research protocols. The position is full-time, days with some weekend work, and offers comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a two-year PTA program approved by APTA.
• One year of PTA experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out physical therapy programs as planned and directed by the PT, training patients in exercises, ambulation, and activities of daily living.
• Collect clinical assessment scores, radiographic scores and health-related quality of life information.
• Perform tests and evaluations in clinical or research settings, including motor skills, reflex testing, balance and daily living activities.
• Maintain supplies and equipment.
• Assist with research protocols and treatment development; help ensure data quality.
• Participate in staff meetings, forums, committees, and in-service trainings.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work.

Skills

Physical strength

Research experience

Pediatric to geriatric care

Education

APTA-approved PTA program

Job description

Department: 37650 Navicent Health Medical Center - Inpatient Rehabilitation

Status: Full time

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Hours Per Week: 40

Schedule Details/Additional Information: Days and 2 weekend days per month

Pay Range: $25.30 - $37.95

Job Description

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Successful completion of two-year college program for Physical Therapy Assistants approved by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). One year of previous experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant preferred.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION: Current license in the State of applicable state to practice as a Physical Therapy Assistant. CPR certification every two years.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• 1. Carries out physical therapy programs as planned and directed by the physical therapist in clinical and research applications. This involves training patients in exercises, ambulation, and activities of daily living.

• 2. Collects clinical assessment scores, radiographic scores and assessments, and health related quality of life information.

• 3. Performs a wide range of tests and evaluations in a clinical or research setting. This involves evaluation of developmental levels and functions, gross and fine motor skills, neurological-reflex testing, equilibrium, coordination, protective responses, muscle strength, muscle tone, joint range of motion, daily living skills and activities, and perceptual motor skills and defects. Screens for orthopaedic and physical defects, genetic anomalies, or idiopathic.

• 4. Maintains supplies and equipment.

• 5. Assists with research protocol and treatment development; ensures quality control of data. Develops and writes educational materials.

• 6. Participates in staff meetings, forums, committees, and in-service training activities.

• 7. Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

• Good physical strength and condition Research experience Ability to work with infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and older adult patients

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Exposure to hazardous substances, infectious diseases, body fluids Subject to many interruptions Contact with patients, family members, visitors, coworkers and medical staff under a wide variety of circumstances

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

0% 35% 65% to to to 35% 65% 100% N/A Activity X Standing X Walking X Sitting X Bending X Reaching with arms X Finger and hand dexterity X Talking X Hearing X Seeing Lifting, carrying, pushing and or pulling: X 20 lbs. maximum X 50 lbs. maximum X 100 lbs. maximum

Our CommitmenttoYou

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job

• Incentive pay for select positions

• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs

• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, andShort- and Long-Term Disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses

• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave

• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.