Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Inpatient/Acute Care

SJS HSHS St. John's Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 37,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

PTO

Retirement benefits

Education assistance

Wellness program

Life insurance

Job summary

HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital in Springfield, IL seeks a motivated Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to provide high-quality physical therapy under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. The role emphasizes patient focus, safety, and functional mobility across outreach settings.

The ideal candidate holds an accredited PTA associate degree, active/state-licensure eligibility, and BLS certification within 90 days. Part-time schedule starts at 20 hours weekly with day shifts available.

Qualifications

• Graduate (e.g., Associate) from an accredited program which meets the licensure requirements in the state of practice (Required).
• 2+ years of experience as a PTA (Years of Experience (2+)).
• Current state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant required.
• Certified BLS or completion in the first 90 days of employment required.
• Board Certification which meets rigorous standards of maintenance or certification (Preferred).

Responsibilities

• Implement treatment plans and monitor patient progress.
• Document care and communicate patient responses to the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team and support therapy program goals.
• Promote safe mobility, functional independence, and overall wellness.

Skills

Patient care

Interdisciplinary team

Documentation

Communication

Education & advocacy

Education

Associate degree from an accredited PTA program

Job description

Pay Range

Pay Range: $26.80 - $40.20 A successful candidate's actual pay rate will be based on several factors including relevant experience, skills, training, certifications and education.

Position Overview

HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital is seeking a motivated Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our team. Ideal candidates are patient-focused, mission-driven individuals who provide high-quality physical therapy services under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.

Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist Assistant is responsible for implementing treatment plans, monitoring patient progress, documenting care, and communicating patient responses to the supervising Physical Therapist. The PTA serves as an educator and advocate for patients and their families, promoting safe mobility, functional independence, and overall wellness.

Additional responsibilities include collaborating with the interdisciplinary care team, maintaining accurate clinical documentation, supporting therapy program goals, and participating in ongoing professional development to ensure the delivery of exceptional patient care.

Position Specifics

• Department: Physical Therapy
• Core Function: Rehab/Therapy/Sleep
• Schedule: Part Time - 20 hrs/wkly, Day shift, 7:30am-3:30pm or 8am-4:30pm
• Facility: St. John’s Hospital
• Location: Springfield, IL
• Compensation aligned with your experience *Will consider full time schedule

Education Qualifications

• Graduate (e.g., Associate) from an accredited program which meets the licensure requirements in the state of practice (Required).

Experience Qualifications

• Years of Experience (2+)
• Certifications, Licenses and Registrations
• Current state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant required.
• Certified BLS or completion in the first 90 days of employment required.
• Board Certification which meets rigorous standards of maintenance or certification (Preferred).

Job Description

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 20 Throughout communities in Illinois and Wisconsin, 13 hospitals, numerous community-based health centers and clinics, our 13,000+ colleagues have built a culture based on our solid core values of respect, care, competence, and joy. These are the ideals we believe in, work by, and live each day. Built upon more than 145 years of service to the communities we serve, we now look to the future and our place in it as a healthcare system that strives to continually improve processes, procedures, and outcomes with the latest and most advanced technologies and treatments. Regardless of how far our passion for excellence carries us, our focus will always remain on the most important person in our entire organization: The patient.

Benefits

HSHS provides a benefits package designed to support the overall well-being of our colleagues including their physical, emotional, financial, spiritual, and work health. Colleagues budgeted to work at least 32 hours per pay period are eligible for HSHS benefits.

• Comprehensive and affordable health coverage includes medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time colleagues.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need.
• Retirement benefits including HSHS contributions.
• Education Assistance benefits include up to $5,250 of educational assistance each calendar year and tuition discounts to select colleges with no waiting period.
• Adoption Assistance provides financial support up to $7,500 for colleagues growing their families through adoption to reimburse application and legal fees, transportation, and more!
• Wellness program with incentives
• employer-paid life insurance
• short-term and long-term disability coverage
• flexible spending accounts
• employee assistance program
• ID theft coverage
• colleague rewards and recognition program
• discount program
• and more!

Equal Opportunity Employer

HSHS and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). HSHS is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.

Notice Regarding Potential Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Hiring Process

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COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement

HSHS requires COVID-19 vaccines or an approved medical or religious exemption for all colleagues. This does not apply to positions that are classified as 100% remote.