PTA Rehab Specialist | Sign-On Bonus & Relocation Help

Carle Health; Danville (IL); On-site; USD 32,773 - 54,732; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance (50+ miles)

Job summary

The Physical Therapist Assistant at Carle Health evaluates and treats patients with rehabilitative needs across orthopedic, neurological, developmental, vestibular, and age-related conditions. Implements plan of care under supervision of a licensed PT.

This role emphasizes patient education, documentation, and collaboration with the care team to ensure effective therapy and measurable progress; sign-on bonus and relocation assistance are available for moves over 50 miles.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required with PTA credential.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure in Illinois.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within defined timeframe.

Responsibilities

• Educates patients and families using effective teaching methods.
• Follows the plan of care and documents communication with the PT.
• Maintains daily documentation and therapy EMR records.
• Coordinates with PT on patient treatment interventions.

Skills

Patient education

Team collaboration

Clinical documentation

Emergency response

Education

Associate's Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant

Tools

Ultrasound

Electrical stimulation

Aquatic therapy

Job description

The Physical Therapist Assistant at Carle Health evaluates and treats patients with rehabilitative needs across orthopedic, neurological, developmental, vestibular, and age-related conditions. Implements plan of care under supervision of a licensed PT.

This role emphasizes patient education, documentation, and collaboration with the care team to ensure effective therapy and measurable progress; sign-on bonus and relocation assistance are available for moves over 50 miles.