PTA: Collaborative Rehab Specialist Boosting Mobility

Hopedale Medical Complex; Hopedale (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hopedale Medical Complex is seeking a compassionate and motivated Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our Rehabilitation Services team. Working under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, the PTA provides skilled therapies to help patients improve mobility, strength, balance, coordination, and functional independence across inpatient, outpatient, and long-term care settings.

You will collaborate with Physical Therapists, physicians, nursing staff, and other healthcare

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
• Current Illinois Physical Therapist Assistant license or eligibility for licensure.
• Current CPR/BLS certification or ability to obtain upon hire.
• Previous clinical experience preferred; new graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Knowledge of rehabilitation techniques, therapeutic exercise, and patient mobility.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Commitment to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled physical therapy treatments under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist.
• Assist patients with therapeutic exercises, gait training, balance activities, transfers, and functional mobility training.
• Monitor patient progress and communicate changes to the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Educate patients and caregivers on home exercise programs, mobility techniques, and the safe use of assistive devices.
• Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Maintain treatment areas and therapy equipment in a clean, safe, and organized manner.
• Collaborate with the rehabilitation team to ensure continuity of patient care.
• Participate in department meetings, quality improvement initiatives, and continuing education.
• Maintain compliance with HIPAA, accreditation standards, infection prevention practices, and HMC policies.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Documentation

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate degree in Physical Therapist Assistant

Tools

CPR/BLS certification

Job description

Hopedale Medical Complex is seeking a compassionate and motivated Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our Rehabilitation Services team. Working under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, the PTA provides skilled therapies to help patients improve mobility, strength, balance, coordination, and functional independence across inpatient, outpatient, and long-term care settings.

You will collaborate with Physical Therapists, physicians, nursing staff, and other healthcare