Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

CARIN Alliance; Danville (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

CARIN Alliance is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to evaluate and treat patients with orthopedic, neurological, developmental, vestibular, and functional conditions. The TA will implement plans of care, adjust treatments based on patient response, and document interventions comprehensively.

Ideal candidates hold an Associate’s Degree in Physical Therapy Assistance, IL licensure as a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant, and BLS certification, with board eligibility and a commitment to

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Physical Therapy Assistance is required.
• Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (IL) licensure is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Educate patients, families, caregivers, students, and healthcare providers using effective teaching methods.
• Implement plans of care provided by physical therapists and document all interventions accurately.
• Coordinate with physical therapists and communicate progress with referring providers.
• Complete documentation, charging in EMR, and adherence to departmental policies.

Education

Associate’s Degree in Physical Therapy Assistance

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (IL)

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

The Physical Therapist Assistant evaluates and treats patients with diverse rehabilitative needs, including orthopedic, neurological, developmental, vestibular, and functional conditions caused by injury, illness, or age-related changes.

They implement plans of care provided by physical therapists, adjusting treatments based on patient response and evidence, and document all interventions accurately.

Key responsibilities include educating patients, families, caregivers, students, and healthcare providers using effective teaching methods, providing treatments such as therapeutic exercises, gait and balance training, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, and aquatic therapy.

They coordinate with physical therapists and communicate progress with referring providers.

Qualifications include an Associate’s Degree in Physical Therapy Assistance, licensure as a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant in Illinois, and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Ideal candidates are board eligible and committed to ongoing education, particularly in stroke care.

Additional duties involve completing documentation, charging in EMR, and adhering to departmental policies.

Role offers sign-on bonus and relocation assistance for those moving 50+ miles.