Physical Therapist Assistant - full-time

5 days ago

Alton, IllinoisFull TimePhysical Therapy

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Job Description

About the Role

Join BJC HealthCare as a Physical Therapist Assistant – Inpatient/Outpatient in United States. Additional Information About the Role Are you a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant looking for a unique opportunity with a set schedule in an inpatient or outpatient setting? Alton Memorial Hospital is seeking a full-time PTA to join our team!

Key Responsibilities

Implements treatment plan as developed by the licensed physical therapist.

Collaborates with the licensed physical therapist on an agreed upon frequency to assess and reassess patient’s plan of care, treatment goals and interventions.

Documents patient progress in daily notes and weekly notes (as applicable), as well as contributes recommendations to patient’s discharge note from physical therapy.

Assists with guidance for clinical fieldwork students under the supervision of the physical therapist.

Requirements

PT Assistant Experience No Experience Supervisor Experience No Experience Licenses & Certifications PTA

Benefits & Compensation

being. Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date Disability insurance

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Weekend coverage may be required.

Apply to join BJC HealthCare as a Physical Therapist Assistant – Inpatient/Outpatient.

Key Skills

Physical therapyPatient careOrthopedic rehabilitationNeurological rehabilitationTreatment planningClinical documentationPatient evaluationMultidisciplinary collaborationClinical fieldwork supervision

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Position Insights

Physical Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Physical Therapy position at BJC HealthCare is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Alton, Illinois.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Physical therapy, Patient care, Orthopedic rehabilitation, Neurological rehabilitation, Treatment planning, Clinical documentation, Patient evaluation, Multidisciplinary collaboration. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Physical Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The Physical Therapist Assistant implements treatment plans developed by licensed physical therapists and collaborates on patient progress assessments. They are responsible for documenting patient notes and contributing to discharge recommendations within a multidisciplinary team.

Benefits package: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Legal Services, Disability Insurance (Paid by BJC), 4% Automatic Retirement Contribution, 401(k) with BJC Match. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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