Physical Therapy Assistant I - Outpatient - Full-Time -Days/Evenings

Hourly Pay Range:

$24.86 - $37.29 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.Position Highlights:

    Position: Physical Therapy Assistant ILocation: Chicago, IL

    Full Time/Part Time: Full time Hours: (40 hours)

    Required Travel: no

JOB SUMMARYTreats and progresses patients under the direction of a physical therapist.  Responsible, along with licensed Physical Therapist, for patient and family education as well as timely and accurate documentation and ongoing communication with physicians and other healthcare professionals

What you will do:

    Carries out treatment programs as determined by a licensed Physical Therapist.Appropriately treats patients per program as designed using therapeutic techniques and modalities.  

    Instructs and educates patients and families as appropriate.Keeps timely and accurate documentation of patient progress and status per department protocol.  Keeps accurate and timely records of patient charges.

    Supervises technicians in patient treatment.  

Supervises and organizes clinical experiences for Physical Therapy Assistant students under the supervision of a senior PT and/or the PT Clinical supervisor.

    Communicates with co-workers, physicians, other hospital personnel and outside agencies as required in the treatment of patients.What you will need:Education: Graduate of APTA approved Physical Therapy Assistant school.Certification: Must have a current PTA certificate and be eligible for licensure in Illinois.

    Experience: Good communication skills including good ability to speak, read and understand EnglishUnique or Preferred Skills:  A Team player; Sound judgment; patient focused work ethic.Benefits (For full time or part time positions):

    Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee’s job (For eligible positions)Incentive pay for select positions

    Opportunity for annual increases based on performanceCareer Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development

    Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision optionsTuition Reimbursement 

    Free ParkingWellness Program Savings Plan 

    Health Savings Account OptionsRetirement Options with Company Match

    Paid Time Off and Holiday PayCommunity Involvement OpportunitiesEndeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org.  When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.Please explore our website (www.endeavorhealth.org) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to “help everyone in our communities be their best”. Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.At Endeavor Health, we are united by a shared commitment to working together to create a culture of connection and belonging—each of us bringing different skills and experiences as we deliver safe, seamless, and personal care. Every person, every time. We are committed to fostering an environment where all team members can be their best, learn, and pursue excellence together.

EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.