Physical Therapist Assistant

Ironside Human Resources; Macomb (IL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A smaller hospital near Galesburg, IL, is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to join their team. This full-time position offers relocation assistance and involves assisting therapists with treatment plans, monitoring patient progress, and educating patients on recovery.

Benefits

Relocation Assistance

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited PTA program.
• Current state licensure required.

Responsibilities

• Assist physical therapists in implementing treatment plans.
• Monitor patient progress and document responses.
• Educate patients on home exercise programs.

Skills

Patient Education

Communication

Education

Accredited PTA Program

CPR Certification

Job description

A smaller hospital near Galesburg, IL is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to join their team! Open to new graduates! Relocation assistance available!

Physical Therapist Assistant Compensation:

• Pay Range: $26-39/hr
• Relocation assistance available on a case-by-case basis

Physical Therapist Assistant Opportunity:

• Employment Type: Full-time, permanent
• Schedule: Day Shift
• Assist physical therapists in implementing treatment plans by helping patients perform exercises, therapeutic activities, and modalities to improve mobility, strength, and function.
• Monitor patient progress by recording observations, documenting responses to treatment, and communicating changes or concerns to the supervising physical therapist.
• Educate patients on home exercise programs and proper body mechanics to prevent injury, reduce pain, and promote long-term recovery outside the clinical setting.

Qualifications:

• Graduate from an accredited PTA program
• CPR certification
• Current state licensure
• At least one year of clinical experience preferred