Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
About The Position
HealthPro Heritage is hiring a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to join its therapy team serving long-term care and skilled nursing patients in Loves Park, Illinois, with floating to a site in Byron. The position is full-time and pays $32–$37 per hour, based on experience. The role involves implementing treatment plans developed by Physical Therapists, providing direct patient care, monitoring patient progress, maintaining documentation, and coordinating care with an interdisciplinary team. HealthPro Heritage describes its work as purpose-driven and emphasizes compassionate care, innovative therapy solutions, ongoing professional development, teamwork, respect, open communication, and high-quality patient outcomes. The organization provides clinical services across settings including nursing facilities, retirement communities, hospitals, home care, and pediatric schools and clinics.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree in Physical Therapist Assisting from an accredited program.
- Valid state licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant, or eligibility for licensure.
- Strong assessment, diagnostic, and therapeutic abilities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency with diagnostic tools, therapy equipment, relevant software, and electronic health record systems.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
Responsibilities
- Assist in implementing treatment plans designed by Physical Therapists.
- Provide direct patient care, including therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, and modality applications.
- Monitor and document patient progress and report observations to the Physical Therapist.
- Educate patients and families about treatment protocols, exercises, and self-care techniques.
- Document patient treatments, progress, and responses accurately in compliance with facility policies and regulatory standards.
- Collaborate with Physical Therapists, other healthcare professionals, and support staff to coordinate patient care and support effective treatment outcomes.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
