Physical Therapist Assistant

OSF HealthCare; Peru (IL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

OSF HealthCare in Illinois is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to support licensed Physical Therapists, implementing treatment plans and monitoring patient responses.

The role emphasizes hands-on care, transfer training, gait training, and exercises, with emphasis on documentation, teamwork, and patient communication. OSF offers professional development, paid time off from day one, and a comprehensive total rewards package.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Physical Therapy is required.
• State license as Physical Therapist Assistant is required.
• CPR certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist in administering the Physical Therapists' treatment plan.
• Monitor patient's response to therapeutic exercises, transfer training, and gait training.
• Document patient progress and communicate with the treatment team.

Skills

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Education

Associate's degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Total Rewards

OSF HealthCare is dedicated to provide Mission Partners with a comprehensive and market-competitive total rewards package that includes benefits, compensation, recognition and well-being offerings that focus on the whole person and engage with their current stage of life and career. Click here to learn more about benefits and the total rewards at OSF.

Expected pay for this position is $27.26- $32.06/hour. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity. This is an Hourly position.

OSF Rehabilitation offers an environment for clinicians that is supportive in professional development and offers paid continuing education units, tuition reimbursement for further education, and 401k with $1 per $1 match on first 5% of salary.

OSF will invest in you on day 1! Candidates with 5+ years of direct experience will receive 24 hours of Vacation and Holiday time that will be available for use beginning day 1. This is in addition to our generous time-off benefits.

Overview

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Physical Therapist Assistant, under the general supervision of a Physical Therapist, assists in administering the Physical Therapists' treatment plan. Administers and monitors patient's response to therapeutic exercises, transfer training, gait training, and other treatments in accordance with the physical therapists treatment plan.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• Associate's degree in Physical Therapy

Licensure/Certifications:

• State license as Physical Therapist Assistant
• CPR certification within 90 days of hire

Skills/knowledge:

• Strong written, oral and interpersonal skills to work well with others and to communicate effectively with patients, families, and other treatment team members when gathering and exchanging patient condition information.
• Analytical ability to identify and report changes in patient's condition to a physical therapist.
• Excellent computer skills and the ability to process detailed information in an accurate manner.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant
• Valid driver's license

OSF Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.