Physical Therapy Assistant - Physical Therapy - PRN Days (60485)
- Anderson Hospital
- Maryville, Illinois
- Full Time
Job DetailsJob Location: Maryville, IL 62062Position Type: PRN (8 Hours)Salary Range: $19.87 - $32.54 HourlyJob Shift: DaysJob Category: Rehab/Therapy ServicesJob Summary: The physical therapy assistant is responsible for providing safe and effective delivery of patient care through assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient and family needs within the parameters of the Illinois Physical Therapy Practice Act in order to deliver care promoting optimal recovery and rehabilitation. The physical therapy assistant promotes safe and effective care to adults and geriatrics, coordinating care with the physician and any others involved in the patient’s care.
Job Responsibilities:
Supports patient’s rights and responsibilities, including respect of cultural and religious diversity.
Demonstrates flexibility to meet staffing needs of department/organization and appearance.
Meets productivity standards, accepting low census time and/or extra time as needed.
Demonstrates leadership abilities while appropriately following the chain of command.
Provides age-appropriate and population specific care in a safe, skillful, accurate and efficient manner to infants, toddlers, pre-schoolers, school age children, adolescents, adults and geriatrics as appropriate to treatment area(s)
Assesses patient and family learning needs and provides ongoing education and evaluation.
Documents readiness to learn, teaching, barriers and outcomes.
Identifies patient care to formulate and/or contribute to the discharge plan.
Completes documentation accurately and in a timely manner, according to hospital policies and procedures.
QualificationsEducation Requirements and Other Requirements:
Education Level: Graduate of a physical therapy assistant curriculum approved by the American Physical Therapy Association
Certification/Licensure: Licensed in the State of Illinois
Experience Requirements: One year of experience in a health care setting is required to provide home health services.
Other Requirements: Must be able to complete computer work.
Job Responsibilities:
Supports patient’s rights and responsibilities, including respect of cultural and religious diversity.
Demonstrates flexibility to meet staffing needs of department/organization and appearance.
Meets productivity standards, accepting low census time and/or extra time as needed.
Demonstrates leadership abilities while appropriately following the chain of command.
Provides age-appropriate and population specific care in a safe, skillful, accurate and efficient manner to infants, toddlers, pre-schoolers, school age children, adolescents, adults and geriatrics as appropriate to treatment area(s)
Assesses patient and family learning needs and provides ongoing education and evaluation.
Documents readiness to learn, teaching, barriers and outcomes.
Identifies patient care to formulate and/or contribute to the discharge plan.
Completes documentation accurately and in a timely manner, according to hospital policies and procedures.
QualificationsEducation Requirements and Other Requirements:
Education Level: Graduate of a physical therapy assistant curriculum approved by the American Physical Therapy Association
Certification/Licensure: Licensed in the State of Illinois
Experience Requirements: One year of experience in a health care setting is required to provide home health services.
Other Requirements: Must be able to complete computer work.
Job ID: 518337728
Originally Posted on: 4/22/2026
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