Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - Full Time

Rush Specialty Hospital; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

RUSH Specialty Hospital in Chicago, IL invites a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to join a full-time role with weekend requirements. Compensation ranges from $29.00 to $44.00 per hour, based on experience, with responsibilities including direct PTA services and patient transport.

The hospital emphasizes world-class inpatient post-ICU care and a collaborative PT team approach. The position offers opportunities for growth, extensive orientation, and a strong focus on compassionate patient care

Qualifications

• Valid state PTA license.
• BLS certification by start date.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the delivery of physical therapy services including transportation, therapeutic exercises and functional activities.
• Implement treatment goals, plans, and programs as established by the physical therapist (PT).
• Assist the PT in carrying out therapeutic interventions designed to meet the patients’ long-term goals, including strengthening, coordination and balance exercises; posture, endurance/cardiac, functional skills and community re-entry training; joint mobility and muscle lengthening and pain relief.
• Train patients in locomotion using orthotics, prosthetics or assistive devices.

Education

State PTA license

BLS certification

Job description

Position: Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Location: Chicago, IL

Schedule: Full Time, includes weekend requirement

Compensation: $29.00 - $44.00 per hour, based on years of experience

RUSH Specialty Hospital is a critical illness recovery hospital committed to providing world-class inpatient post-ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients who require extended healing and recovery. We help patients during some of the most vulnerable, painful moments of their lives - and Physical Therapy Assistants (PTA) play a central role in providing compassionate, excellent treatment every step of the way.

Why Join Us

• Start Strong: Extensive orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
• Opportunity for Advancement: Demonstrate your skills and dedication which could lead to potential full-time opportunities
• Foster Well-being: We offer benefits which support the financial, work/life and emotional well-being of you and your family members. Part time/Per Diem positions are eligible for 401k based on reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year.
• Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care
• Assist with the delivery of physical therapy services including transportation, therapeutic exercises and functional activities
• Implement treatment goals, plans, and programs as established by the physical therapist (PT)
• Assist the PT in carrying out therapeutic interventions designed to meet the patients’ long-term goals, including strengthening, coordination and balance exercises; posture, endurance/cardiac, functional skills and community re-entry training; joint mobility and muscle lengthening and pain relief
• Train patients in locomotion using orthotics, prosthetics or assistive devices

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid state PTA license
• Possess a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by start date.