Physical Therapist Assistant
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Salary$24 – $37/hr
LocationPrairie Pavilion 2
Work modeon-site
Typepart-time
SeniorityEntry
DepartmentPhysical Therapy
Company size1,001–5,000 people
PostedDec 3, 2025 · 11mo ago
Verified live20h ago
May no longer be actively hiring
Posted by the company on Dec 3, 2025
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Associate's degree
PTA - Illinois license
BLS or CPR certification within 90 days of hire
Progressively carries out treatment as directed by supervising physical therapist
Modifies treatment in response to patient progress and keeps PT informed
Documents patient progress per medical and facility documentation procedures
Functions independently within scope of PTA Practice Act
Maintains patient records ensuring compliance with third party payer requirements
Demonstrates competency in assigned client care needs
Provides individualized patient and caregiver education
Adheres to APTA code of ethics
Effective communication and strong interpersonal skills
If License Pending - must pass PTA Exam after 3rd attempt
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About the role
Physical Therapist Assistant
Job Description
Physical Therapy Assistants (PTA) perform physical therapy procedures and related tasks that have been selected and delegated only by a supervising physical therapist (PT). The PTA uses their knowledge and skills to help the physical therapist provide selected interventions as described in the patient’s plan of care. The PTA uses their clinical problem solving skills to ensure patient/client safety and comfort, as well as completion of interventions selected to achieve the patient’s desired outcomes and goals. PTA’s demonstrate effective communication and strong interpersonal skills to motivate patients and provide compassionate care.
Department: Physical Therapy
Hours: Part Time, 24 hours required
Requirements
Required: Associates Degree, PTA - Illinois and BLS within 90 days of hire
Pay: Based on experience, starting at 23.87
Responsibilities
Adheres to the APTA code of ethics., Appropriately carries out treatment as directed by supervising physical therapist. Able to provide a variety of treatment approaches utilizing appropriate manual techniques and available equipment and/ or modalities., Appropriately modifies treatment in response to patient progress and keeps the PT informed of changes in status and overall progress., Assists other facility staff members as needed to provide care and create a clean, orderly and effective environment for rehabilitation and physical therapy., Documents patient progress according to approved medical documentation and facility documentation procedures to best describe client progress toward established goals., Functions independently within the scope of the PTA Practice Act., If License Pending - must pass PTA Exam after 3rd attempt., Maintain patient records, ensuring that Certifications and Authorizations are in compliance with third party payer requirements., Maintains and consistently demonstrates competency in all areas of assigned client care needs and seeks out additional information, in-service or other educational opportunities to remain competent and current in practice., Provides individualized patient and caregiver education
Requirements
AA (Required), AS (Required)BLS or CPR certification within 90 days of hire. - Sarah Bush Lincoln, PTA - Physical Therapist Assistant - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
Compensation
Estimated Compensation Range
$23.87 - $37.00
Pay based on experience
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