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OSF HealthCare · Danville, IL

Physical Therapist Assistant

TypeFull time
Experience5+ yrs
EducationAssociate's
PostedOct 14
✓You’ll need
Licensure
✓State license as Physical Therapist Assistant
Certifications
✓CPR certification within 90 days of hire
Education
✓Associate's degree in Physical Therapy
Qualifications
✓Strong written, oral and interpersonal skills to work well with others and to communicate effectively with patients, families, and other treatment team members when gathering and exchanging patient condition information.
✓Analytical ability to identify and report changes in patient's condition to a physical therapist.
✓Excellent computer skills and the ability to process detailed information in an accurate manner.
Previous experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant preferred
Valid driver's license preferred
+Benefits
401(k) with matchTuition assistanceContinuing education
OSF HealthCare
Nonprofit · Peoria, IL · 17 hospitals · 2 states
1,586open roles
8PT roles open in IL
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✓You’ll need
Licensure
✓State license as Physical Therapist Assistant
Certifications
✓CPR certification within 90 days of hire
Education
✓Associate's degree in Physical Therapy
Qualifications
✓Strong written, oral and interpersonal skills to work well with others and to communicate effectively with patients, families, and other treatment team members when gathering and exchanging patient condition information.
✓Analytical ability to identify and report changes in patient's condition to a physical therapist.
✓Excellent computer skills and the ability to process detailed information in an accurate manner.
Previous experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant preferred
Valid driver's license preferred
+Benefits
401(k) with matchTuition assistanceContinuing education
OSF HealthCare
Nonprofit · Peoria, IL · 17 hospitals · 2 states
1,586open roles
8PT roles open in IL
Want the next PT job in Illinois by email?
Weekly, free, unsubscribe with one click.

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Total Rewards OSF HealthCare is dedicated to provide Mission Partners with a comprehensive and market-competitive total rewards package that includes benefits, compensation, recognition and well-being offerings that focus on the whole person and engage with their current stage of life and career. Click here to learn more about benefits and the total rewards at OSF. Expected pay for this position is $27.26- $32.06/hour .

Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity. This is an Hourly position. OSF Rehabilitation offers an environment for clinicians that is supportive in professional development and offers paid continuing education units, tuition reimbursement for further education, and 401k with $1 per $1 match on first 5% of salary.

OSF will invest in you on day 1! Candidates with 5+ years of direct experience will receive 24 hours of Vacation and Holiday time that will be available for use beginning day 1 . This is in addition to our generous time-off benefits.

Overview

The Physical Therapist Assistant, under the general supervision of a Physical Therapist, assists in administering the Physical Therapists' treatment plan. Administers and monitors patient's response to therapeutic exercises, transfer training, gait training, and other treatments in accordance with the physical therapists treatment plan. This primarily outpatient position includes occasional inpatient and in-hospital coverage to support patient care across multiple settings.

Qualifications REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Associate's degree in Physical Therapy Licensure/Certifications: State license as Physical Therapist Assistant CPR certification within 90 days of hire​​ Skills/knowledge: Strong written, oral and interpersonal skills to work well with others and to communicate effectively with patients, families, and other treatment team members when gathering and exchanging patient condition information. Analytical ability to identify and report changes in patient's condition to a physical therapist.

Excellent computer skills and the ability to process detailed information in an accurate manner.

Previous experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant Valid driver's license OSF Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

About the role

The Physical Therapist Assistant, under the general supervision of a Physical Therapist, assists in administering the Physical Therapists' treatment plan. Administers and monitors patient's response to therapeutic exercises, transfer training, gait training, and other treatments in accordance with the physical therapists treatment plan.