PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT - OP (61761)
Company: Memorial Health
Location: Normal
Posted on: January 5, 2026
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Job Description:
Min USD $24.04/Hr. Max USD $37.26/Hr. Overview As a Physical
Therapist Assistant, you will be responsible for providing physical
therapy treatment to patients of all ages under the direction and
supervision of physical therapist. All procedures are carried out
in accordance with established standards, policies, protocols and
guidelines. This position requires a two year approved schooling
for Certified Physical Therapist Assistant. Licensed or license
pending in the State of Illinois and without previous disciplinary
action in Illinois or another state. Opportunity to train and
specialize in Pelvic Floor, if desired. Schedule Part-Time, Days
Contact me if interested at @mhsil.com or schedule a call with me
to discuss at Education and/or Other Requirements Two years degree
for approved Physical Therapy Assistant. Licensed or license
pending in the State of Illinois and without previous disciplinary
action in Illinois or another State. Current CPR card. Essential
Functions and Job Duties - Under the direction of the Physical
Therapist, follows treatment program for patients of all ages. -
Maintains appointment schedules. - Instructs patients and families
in home program. - Communicates and collaborates with evaluating
therapist and others providing service. - Implements treatment plan
or care based on patient specific goals. - Advances treatment plan
of care in collaboration with evaluating Physical Therapist. -
Meets departmental standards and insurance guidelines for
documentation of care. - Daily notes - Communicates with doctors -
Recertifications - Billing - Outcome measures. - Endeavors to
attain patient goals; progresses patient to appropriate level of
independence. - Maintains current professional knowledge. - Attends
all mandatory educational programs. - Seeks additional education
that will enhance patient rehab program. - Shares knowledge with
others in the department. - Seeks continuing education requirements
to meet State and National licensing guidelines. - Maintains fiscal
responsibility of the Department and the Hospital. - Compliant and
accurate implementation of billing process. - Actively looks for
ways to reduce costs. - Maintains patient/family confidentiality to
comply with HIPPA regulations. - May assist in the supervision of
Physical Therapy Assistant students. - Performs other duties as
assigned by Director, Manager, Team Leader, and Evaluating Physical
Therapist. - Serves on committees as requested. Qualifications
Education and/or Other Requirements Two years degree for approved
Physical Therapy Assistant. Licensed or license pending in the
State of Illinois and without previous disciplinary action in
Illinois or another State. Current CPR card. Environmental Factors
This position is performed within an environment of occasional
exposure to environmental variations, above-normal noise-level,
and/or unpleasant substances and limited exposure to hazardous or
potentially injurious elements or conditions. Physical Demands The
physical demands described are representative of those that must be
met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions
of this job. - While performing the duties of this job the employee
is frequently required to walk, stand, bend and reach. - The
employee will frequently be required to lift, push and pull weight
of at least 5 to 50 pounds. Mental Demands - Ability to work under
stress and adapt to changing conditions. Responsibilities
Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must
be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The
requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge,
skill, and/or ability required. - Good knowledge of the standard
practices, equipment and rules relating to word processing, written
and oral communications. - Working knowledge and application of the
basic rules of grammar, punctuation, spelling, paragraphing, etc.,
required for clear oral and written communication. - Uses logic and
reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative
solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. - Understands
written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents. -
Actively looks for ways to help people. - Instructing - Teaching
others how to do something. - Ability to communicate with clear and
concise written and verbal skills to physicians, consultants, and
Rehabilitation team members. - Ability to combine pieces of
information to form general rules or conclusions. - Ability to
arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
to a specific rule or set of rules. - Ability to see details at
close range (within a few feet of the observer). - Ability to
listen to and understand information and ideas presented through
spoken words and sentences. - Ability to apply general rules to
specific problems to produce answers that make sense. - Gives full
attention to what other people are saying, taking time to
understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate,
and not interrupting at inappropriate times. - Good knowledge of
Human anatomy, physiology, and pathology.
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