Schedule: Monday–Friday, plus Saturday mornings Location: Multiple clinic locations – travel between sites may be required
Position Summary: We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Certified Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our team. The PTA will work under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist to deliver high-quality patient care, assist in implementing treatment plans, and help patients achieve their rehabilitation goals. This role requires flexibility, as it may involve working at more than one of our clinic locations. You can view them here: https://www.ilpaintherapy.com/contact-5
Key Responsibilities:
Provide physical therapy treatments as directed by the supervising Physical Therapist.
Assist in carrying out individualized treatment plans for patients to improve mobility, strength, and function.
Monitor and document patient progress, reporting any changes to the Physical Therapist.
Educate patients and their families on exercises, mobility techniques, and home programs.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe therapy environment.
Support clinic operations by assisting with scheduling, patient flow, and basic administrative tasks as needed.
Travel to other clinic locations when required.
Qualifications:
Current and valid Certified Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license in the state of IL.
Minimum 1–2 years of experience in an outpatient or orthopedic physical therapy setting preferred (new graduates will be considered)
Associate degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
CPR/BLS certification preferred.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
Reliable transportation for travel between clinic sites.
Work Schedule:
Monday through Friday, plus some Saturday mornings.
Schedule may vary based on patient needs and clinic assignments.
Benefits:
2 Weeks of PTO
Paid Holidays
401k plan
Numbers & Facts
Location
chicago, IL
Job Type
Full-time
Skills
Administrative Skillsunmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
CPR Certificationunmatched
Clinical Supportunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Health Insuranceunmatched
Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
Medical Office Administrationunmatched
Operational Supportunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Orthopedicsunmatched
Outpatient Careunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Patient Educationunmatched
Physical Therapyunmatched
Programming Methodologiesunmatched
Progress Reportsunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Treatment Planunmatched
Willing to Travelunmatched
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