Job Title
Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)
Location
Chillicothe, IL
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Days | Full-Time
Key Responsibilities
- Implement physical therapy treatment plans under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist
- Provide therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, and other rehabilitative interventions to patients
- Monitor and document patient progress, reporting changes in condition to the supervising Physical Therapist
- Educate patients and caregivers on home exercise programs and safe functional activities
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with facility and regulatory standards
Required Qualifications
- Active state licensure or eligibility to practice as a Physical Therapy Assistant
- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
- Current CPR/BLS certification
- Ability to fulfill a 14-week contract commitment
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Prior experience in a similar clinical or rehabilitative setting
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with patients and interdisciplinary teams
Why Join Us
- Guaranteed hours offered, providing consistent and reliable work throughout the contract period
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a community-based care setting