Physical Therapist Assistant - Park Ridge, IL
About The Position
FOX Rehabilitation is seeking licensed Physical Therapist Assistants to provide hands-on care to older adults in their homes and senior living communities in Park Ridge, Illinois, and surrounding communities. Using FOX’s Geriatric House Calls™ model, the PTA works closely with a supervising Physical Therapist to carry out individualized treatment plans and help patients improve strength, mobility, confidence, and independence. The position offers one-on-one patient care and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team that includes Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech-Language Pathologists, and Fitness Specialists. PTAs receive mentorship from a supervising PT and opportunities to develop their clinical skills, caseload, and career. FOX offers full-time, part-time, and PRN/FOX Flex employment pathways. Compensation varies by experience and employment type; the standard Illinois base-pay range is $21.63–$31.25 per hour, with opportunities to earn more.
Requirements
- Valid Physical Therapist Assistant license in the state(s) of practice, or eligibility to obtain one.
- Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
- Current CPR certification.
- Basic computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of in-home and community-based care, including lifting, providing CPR and patient-transfer assistance, extensive walking, and driving between patient locations.
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 their progress.
- Document visits accurately and on time in FOX’s EMR system and in accordance with FOX’s Clinical Documentation standards.
- Stay connected with patients, their POAs, and community referral sources, and help coordinate coverage when needed.
Benefits
- Medical insurance for eligible roles.
- Dental insurance for eligible roles.
- Vision insurance for eligible roles.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Continuing education access.
- Clinical and nonclinical career advancement pathways.
- Access to advanced technology and tools.
- Employee referral bonuses.
- Wellness referral incentives.
- Compensation for writing blog articles or creating social content.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
