Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant

Prava Therapy•Wood Dale, IL

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Prava is seeking a full-time Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to work at The Radcliff, a family-owned senior living community in Wood Dale, Illinois, serving residents in Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care. The role centers on personalized, functional therapy that helps older adults maintain independence, participate in community life, and pursue meaningful goals. The PTA works alongside a licensed Physical Therapist and becomes an embedded, familiar presence in the community. The PTA delivers skilled physical therapy interventions under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, carries out individualized plans of care, monitors residents’ responses and changes in condition, and collaborates with residents, caregivers, families, nursing, and other interdisciplinary team members. Prava provides a modern therapy platform, AI-enabled documentation tools, clinical support, mentorship, and opportunities for clinical, mentorship, or leadership growth.

Requirements

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant in Illinois.
Passion for working with older adults.
Comfort working with residents across different functional and cognitive abilities.
Strong communication skills.
Ability to build relationships.
Curiosity and willingness to keep learning.
Comfort working as part of an interdisciplinary team.
Pride in doing things the right way.
Understanding that dignity and autonomy matter.
Belief that therapy should have a purpose beyond the exercise itself.

Nice To Haves

Senior living experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Provide skilled physical therapy interventions under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.
Treat residents across Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care.
Help residents improve strength, balance, mobility, endurance, gait, and functional performance.
Carry out individualized plans of care with clinical judgment and attention to each resident’s goals.
Observe and communicate changes in resident condition, function, and response to treatment.
Reinforce home exercise programs and functional strategies.
Provide education to residents and caregivers.
Collaborate with nursing, caregivers, families, activities staff, and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
Help identify functional changes that may warrant additional clinical assessment.
Participate in fall prevention, mobility, and wellness initiatives.
Document efficiently through Prava’s technology platform and AI-enabled tools.
Support residents’ participation in community activities and meaningful daily pursuits.