Physical Therapist Assistant - Park Ridge, IL
About The Position
FOX Rehabilitation is hiring licensed Physical Therapist Assistants to provide hands-on, individualized care to older adults in their homes and senior living communities in Park Ridge, Illinois, and surrounding communities. Working with a supervising Physical Therapist, the PTA delivers treatment plans, guides patients through therapeutic exercises and functional activities, and helps them improve strength, mobility, confidence, and independence through FOX’s Geriatric House Calls™ model. The role offers one-on-one patient care, collaboration with an interdisciplinary team of Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech-Language Pathologists, and Fitness Specialists, and mentorship from a supervising PT. Clinicians can build their own schedules and develop their skills, caseloads, and careers. FOX offers full-time, part-time, and PRN/FOX Flex pathways; benefits are available to eligible roles, subject to applicable eligibility requirements.
Requirements
- Hold a valid Physical Therapist Assistant license in the state(s) of practice, or be eligible to obtain one.
- Graduate from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
- Hold current CPR certification.
- Have basic computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Meet the physical demands of in-home and community-based care, including lifting, performing CPR, assisting with patient transfers and bed mobility, and extensive walking.
- Be able to drive to patient homes and senior living communities.
Responsibilities
- Deliver individualized treatment plans established by the supervising Physical Therapist, adjusting activities based on patient response and progress.
- Instruct, motivate, and safeguard patients through therapeutic exercises and functional activities, while observing and tracking progress.
- Document visits accurately and on time in FOX’s EMR system in accordance with FOX’s Clinical Documentation standards.
- Stay connected with patients, powers of attorney (POAs), and community referral sources, and help coordinate coverage when needed.
- Provide care in patients’ homes and senior living communities as part of the Geriatric House Calls™ model.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Continuing education access
- Clinical and nonclinical career advancement pathways
- Employee referral bonuses
- Wellness referral incentives for connecting patients to continued care with a FOX Fitness Specialist
- Compensation for writing blog articles or creating social content
- Access to advanced technology and tools
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
