Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Outpatient - Greater Springfield Area

SJS HSHS St. John's Hospital; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 33,794,000 - 50,241,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

PTO

Educational assistance

Retirement benefits

Job summary

SJS HSHS St. John's Hospital seeks Physical Therapist Assistants to join the Outpatient Rehabilitation team serving the Greater Springfield, IL area.

PTAs work under the supervision of a Physical Therapist to provide individualized patient care and implement treatment plans. We welcome candidates with interests in orthopedics, sports medicine, pelvic health, vestibular, neurological rehabilitation, oncology, lymphedema, hand therapy, and more.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited PTA program meeting state licensure requirements.
• Current state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as a PTA.
• BLS certification required or to be completed within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized patient care under the direction of a Physical Therapist.
• Implement treatment plans and monitor patient progress.
• Educate patients and families and collaborate with the rehabilitation team.

Skills

Patient-focused

Teamwork

Education

Associate degree in Physical Therapist Assistant

Tools

BLS Certification

Job description

Pay Range: $24.31 - $36.47 A successful candidate's actual pay rate will be based on several factors including relevant experience, skills, training, certifications and education.

HSHS St. John’s Rehabilitation Services is seeking Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) to join our Outpatient Rehabilitation team serving the Greater Springfield, Illinois area. As we continue to expand our outpatient rehabilitation services, we anticipate multiple opportunities for Physical Therapist Assistants to join our growing team. We're looking for patient-focused, mission-driven therapists who are passionate about providing exceptional outpatient care. We welcome candidates with an interest in any specialty area, including orthopedics, sports medicine, pelvic health, vestibular, neurological rehabilitation, oncology, lymphedema, hand therapy, and more. Physical Therapist Assistants work under the direction and supervision of a Physical Therapist to provide individualized patient care, implement treatment plans, monitor patient progress, and educate patients and families. PTAs also collaborate with the rehabilitation team and support the continued growth of our outpatient rehabilitation services.

Position Specifics

• Department: Outpatient
• Core Function: Rehab/Therapy/Sleep
• Schedule: 40 hours weekly available (open to offering 32 or 36 hours weekly as well), day shift, flexible scheduling options, including four 10-hour days or five 8-hour days. No weekends.
• Clinic Location: Great Springfield area, IL
• Compensation that aligns with your experience

For more information about these opportunities, please contact Lauren Aman at [e-mail].

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

• Board Certification which meets rigorous standards of maintenance or certification (Preferred).

Job Description

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 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

• 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!
• Other benefits include: Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and 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!

Benefits 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.

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Throughout communities in Illinois and Wisconsin, 13 hospitals, numerous community-based health centers and clinics, our 11,000+ 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 health care 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.

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.

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.