Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Outpatient - Greater Springfield Area
About The Position
HSHS St. John’s Rehabilitation Services is seeking Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) to join our Outpatient Rehabilitation team serving the Greater Springfield, Illinois area. As we continue to expand our outpatient rehabilitation services, we anticipate multiple opportunities for Physical Therapist Assistants to join our growing team. We're looking for patient-focused, mission-driven therapists who are passionate about providing exceptional outpatient care. We welcome candidates with an interest in any specialty area, including orthopedics, sports medicine, pelvic health, vestibular, neurological rehabilitation, oncology, lymphedema, hand therapy, and more. Physical Therapist Assistants work under the direction and supervision of a Physical Therapist to provide individualized patient care, implement treatment plans, monitor patient progress, and educate patients and families. PTAs also collaborate with the rehabilitation team and support the continued growth of our outpatient rehabilitation services.
Requirements
- Graduate (e.g., Associate) from an accredited program which meets the licensure requirements in the state of practice (Required)
- 2+ years of experience
- Current state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant required
- Certified BLS or completion in the first 90 days of employment required
Nice To Haves
- Board Certification which meets rigorous standards of maintenance or certification (Preferred)
Responsibilities
- Work under the direction and supervision of a Physical Therapist to provide individualized patient care
- Implement treatment plans
- Monitor patient progress
- Educate patients and families
- Collaborate with the rehabilitation team
- Support the continued growth of our outpatient rehabilitation services
Benefits
- Comprehensive and affordable health coverage includes medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time colleagues.
- Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need.
- Retirement benefits including HSHS contributions.
- Education Assistance benefits include up to $5,250 of educational assistance each calendar year and tuition discounts to select colleges with no waiting period.
- Adoption Assistance provides financial support up to $7,500 for colleagues growing their families through adoption to reimburse application and legal fees, transportation, and more!
- Wellness program with incentives
- Employer-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Flexible spending accounts
- Employee assistance program
- ID theft coverage
- Colleague rewards and recognition program
- Discount program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
