Physical Therapy Assistant

at OSF HealthCare (Main Office) in Danville, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Overview

Multiple Sign On Bonus Options!
$5,000 -1 year work commitment
$10,000 - 2 year work commitment
$20,000 - 3 year work commitment
(Internal Mission Partners not eligible)
In the heart of Vermillion County, OSF Sacred Heart Medical Center welcomes a wide variety of patients. Our physical, occupational, and speech therapists evaluate and treat patients in the acute care and outpatient settings. Our clinicians serve this community by offering orthopedic, neurologic, vestibular, and lymphedema care to those who are in need. Our clinicians pride themselves in collaborative learning, advanced certifications, and an excellent patient experience.
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.
Expected pay for this position is $25.63 - $30.15/hour. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity.
POSITION SUMMARY:
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.
Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
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.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Previous experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant
Valid driver's license

OSF Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE