Physical Therapy Assistant Job at Advocate Health Care (Chicago Southeast)

Physical Therapy Assistant

Advocate Health Care

Location:
United States , Chicago Southeast

Category:
Health and Beauty

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

26.10 - 39.15 USD / Hour

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Job Description:

Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) for Home Health in the South East Chicago area. Full-time position with benefits, working Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m. with occasional weekends per department needs. Provides physical therapy services in patients' homes, requiring extensive travel.

Job Responsibility:

Develops and maintains a restorative relationship throughout the healthcare continuum
Incorporates an individualized approach to the plan of care
Demonstrates adaptive communication styles based on individual patient and family needs
Incorporates AHHS Standards of Behavior into interactions
Assesses patient and family readiness and involves them in treatment and care
Provides care that routinely exceeds patients and families expectations
Promotes patient/family knowledge and confidence to safely manage self care
Adapts practice to the latest standards according to evidence based literature
Participates in quality/process improvement initiatives
Utilizes appropriate resources to respond to situations that have the potential to negatively impact outcomes
Promotes efforts to reduce risk and improve patient safety
Demonstrates the ability to thoroughly and decisively document to support reimbursement and regulatory requirements
Participates in staff meetings, agency in-services, and educational activities
Utilizes available resources to maintain current knowledge base
Demonstrates effective communication, feedback and conflict resolution skills
Seeks out opportunities to enhance knowledge, skill and competency
Practices as an effective member of the patient care team
Consistently makes sound clinical decisions
Recognizes changes in clinical situations and need for reassessment
Prioritizes and organizes patient care, ensures clear communication with others
Supports discharge plan for assigned patients
Actively participates in interdisciplinary case conferences
Demonstrates adherence to personnel and operational policies
Supports patient care plans and coordinates with others to maximize efficiencies
Self monitors utilization of resources
Assesses patient and family readiness to learn and modifies approach as necessary
Utilizes appropriate resource material to achieve patient education outcomes

Requirements:

Physical Therapist Assistant. Licensed in State of Illinois (or eligible for licensure)
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required
A valid driver’s license issued by the Division of Motor Vehicles
2 years of clinical experience or demonstration of strong spectrum of clinical affiliation experience
Basic knowledge of computer use (i.e. Microsoft Word, email access and use)
Ability to learn and use computer based scheduling and documentation system
Ability to communicate professionally both verbally and through written reports with strong documentation skills
Good interpersonal skills
Good time management and self organization skills
Proficient use of all home based therapy equipment and assistive devices (balls, bands, weights, Hoyer lifts, etc)
Illinois State License. If incumbent is not certified, he/she will be required to become certified within 6 months of employment.

What we offer:

Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 20, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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Physical Therapy Assistant

Advocate Health Care

Location:
United States , Chicago Southeast

Category:
Health and Beauty

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Job Description:

Job Responsibility:

Requirements:

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 20, 2026

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