Physical Therapy Assistant | Full Time

Job Title : Physical Therapy Assistant

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt, Full Time

Work Schedule : Monday - Friday & Monthly Weekend Rotation

Wage Rate : Starting at $30 per hour

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General Summary : The Physical Therapy Assistant will be assigned in a manner that promotes quality, continuity and safety of a client’s care and supervised by a licensed Physical Therapist.

A generous benefits package for eligible employees which includes :

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance - benefits package beginning the 1st of the month following your hire date
• 401K with Company Match
• Get DailyPay
• Employee Meal Program
• Free Meals
• Short- & Long-term Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Life / AD&D
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition re-imbursement
• Flexible Hours
• Free In-house gym membership

Essential Job Duties :

• Provides or makes provision for client care in compliance with Physical Therapy Practice Act, physicians’ orders, and Clinical Pathways as they become available.
• Initiates and applies appropriate preventative, therapeutic and rehabilitative procedures and techniques and maintains communication regarding client care with the physician and supervisory personnel.
• Assesses and provides client and family / caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and plan of care.
• Participates in coordination of physical therapy services; appropriately reporting the need for disciplines (OT, MSW, ST, Dietitian) to the case manager.
• Reports change in client status and pertinent clinical findings to the physician, supervising PT, case manager and / or Clinical Coordinator as needed.
• Assists the client with the activities of mobility and facilitates the client’s efforts toward self-sufficiency and independence.

Qualifications

• Possesses a degree from a program in physical therapy approved by an accredited organization.
• Has at least two years of appropriate experience as a physical therapy assistant.
• Has excellent observation, good clinical judgment, and good oral and written communication skills.
• Is licensed to practice as physical therapy assistant within the State of Illinois.

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