Physical Therapist Assistant

Select Medical; Oak Park (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuing Education

Career Growth

401(k)

Diversity

Job summary

RUSH Physical Therapy in Oak Park, IL is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant for outpatient orthopedic care. The role offers a full-time schedule with competitive hourly compensation and team-based support.

Experience in outpatient settings is preferred, with Spanish language skills a plus. Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of outpatient or aquatic experience and hold an active PTA license (or license in process) along with CPR certification.

Qualifications

• Must be a college graduate of an accredited PTA program.
• Must have passed the CAPTE national examination for PTAs.
• Must hold a valid state PTA license (or license in process) and CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist as required by state practice acts.
• Deliver high-quality physical therapy services with minimal supervision per PT direction and department policies.
• Maintain positive interactions with centers, patients, and staff to expand client relations.

Skills

Outpatient experience

Spanish language

Education

Accredited PTA program

Job description

Overview

Physical Therapist Assistant - Outpatient

Location: Oak Park, IL

Schedule: Full Time

Compensation:$30.00 - $36.00 /hour

Incentives: $2,000 Bonus and Student Debt Benefit Program

RUSH Physical Therapy is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to join our outpatient orthopedic team. This role is perfect for a licensed PTA with outpatient experience who values work-life balance. We’ll pair our coverage needs with your availability to create a schedule that works for you.

Our ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of outpatient or aquatic experience. Proficient Spanish Speaker would be a plus

Why Work With Us?

At RUSH Physical Therapy, we take pride in creating an exceptional patient experience and helping our patients get back to athletics, work, life, and the things they love.

Perks:

• Continuing Education: Free in-person and online CEUs to keep learning
• Career Growth: Access to a nationwide, professional support network
• 401(k): Company matching 401(k) after 1,000 hours in a calendar year
• Diversity: Work with a variety of team sizes, patient populations, and specialties

Responsibilities

• Responsible for patient care under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist as mandated by State Practice Act.
• Implement, with minimal supervision, high quality physical therapy services for patients, caregivers and facilities in accordance with the principals and practices of physical therapy and with Select Medical policies and procedures
• Maintain positive level of interaction with centers and patients, and enhance and expand client relations with centers and their staff.

Qualifications

• College graduate of an accredited physical therapist assistant program
• Passed a national examination for PTAs certified by the CAPTE
• Valid state physical therapist assistant (PTA) license (or license in process)
• CPR certification

Additional Data

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans