Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Inpatient/Acute Care

$24.31 - $36.47HSHS St. Mary's Hospital - Decatur is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our therapy team.

Ideal candidates are patient-focused, mission-driven individuals who provide high-quality physical therapy services under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. The Physical Therapist Assistant is responsible for implementing treatment plans, monitoring patient progress, documenting care, and communicating patient responses to the supervising Physical Therapist. The PTA serves as an educator and advocate for patients and their families, promoting safe mobility, functional independence, and overall wellness. Additional responsibilities include collaborating with the interdisciplinary care team, maintaining accurate clinical documentation, supporting therapy program goals, and participating in ongoing professional development to ensure the delivery of exceptional patient care.

Position Specifics:
oDepartment: Rehab, Outpatient
o Core Function: Rehab/Therapy/Sleep
o Full-time, Day Shift (40 hours/week). Flexible scheduling options include 4 10-hour shifts, 4 9-hour shifts, or 5 8-hour shifts, with hours scheduled between 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday, no weekend or holiday coverage requirements.
o Facility: St. Mary's Hospital
o Clinic Location: Decatur, IL
o Compensation that aligns with your experience

*This position primarily focuses on treating a general orthopedic population. We also welcome PTA's with an interest in specialty areas as well.

For more questions regarding this position, please contact Lauren Aman at lauren.aman@hshs.org.

• Graduate (e.g., Associate) from an accredited program which meets the licensure requirements in the state of practice is required.

• N/A

• Licensed as a Physical Therapy Assistant in the state of practice is required.

• Certified BLS or completion in the first 90 days of employment is required.

• ILLINOIS: Following physical therapy philosophies and standards of care set by Illinois Physical Therapy Act and other applicable governing agencies, licensure is required within 1 year for individuals meeting all other applicable requirements.

Job Description

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Throughout communities in Illinois and Wisconsin, 13 hospitals, numerous community-based health centers and clinics, our 13,000+ colleagues have built a culture based on our solid core values of respect, care, competence, and joy. These are the ideals we believe in, work by, and live each day.

Built upon more than 145 years of service to the communities we serve, we now look to the future and our place in it as a health care system that strives to continually improve processes, procedures, and outcomes with the latest and most advanced technologies and treatments.

Regardless of how far our passion for excellence carries us, our focus will always remain on the most important person in our entire organization: The patient.