PTA

At LCMH, we pride ourselves on being more than just a healthcare facility; we are a cornerstone of our charming small town. As a critical access hospital, we provide essential medical services to our community with a personal touch that larger hospitals often can't offer.

Why Work With Us?

• Community-Centered Care : Our hospital is deeply integrated into the fabric of our town. You'll have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with patients and their families, making a real difference in their lives.
• Supportive Environment : We foster a collaborative and supportive work environment where every team member is valued. Our staff is like family, and we work together to ensure the best outcomes for our patients.
• Professional Growth : We are committed to the professional development of our employees. You'll have access to ongoing training and education opportunities to help you grow in your career.
• Work-Life Balance : Enjoy the benefits of living and working in a small town, where you can achieve a healthy work-life balance. Our location offers a peaceful, friendly atmosphere with a strong sense of community.

Join Us Today

If you are passionate about providing high-quality healthcare and want to be part of a team that truly cares, Lawrence County Memorial Hospital is the place for you. Together, we can continue to provide exceptional care to our community.

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant to join our LCMH team. In this role, you will work under the supervision of licensed physical therapists to assist in the rehabilitation of patients recovering from injuries, surgeries, or chronic conditions. You will play a vital role in implementing treatment plans, providing patient care, and ensuring that patients achieve their rehabilitation goals in various settings including outpatient clinics, acute care facilities, and home health environments.

Responsibilities

• Assist physical therapists in developing and implementing individualized care plans for patients.
• Provide direct patient care, including administering therapeutic exercises and modalities as prescribed such as exercise, heat, cold, massage and mobilization.
• Monitor patient progress and report changes to the supervising physical therapist.
• Educate patients and their families about treatment plans, exercises, and home care strategies.
• Maintain accurate documentation of patient treatments and progress notes in EHR.
• Participate in discharge planning to ensure continuity of care after therapy sessions.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes.
• Ensure a safe and clean environment for both patients and staff.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program. IL PTA license required.
• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and principles of physical therapy.
• Experience in acute care, outpatient settings, or home health is preferred but not required.
• Strong communication skills to interact effectively with patients, families, and team members.
• Commitment to providing high-quality patient care with empathy and professionalism.
• Ability to lift 50lbs and standing for long periods of time.

Additional Details

LCMH is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a workplace that is free of inappropriate or unlawful conduct on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or other protected group status as provided by law.

Salary & Benefits:

• Salary: The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.
• Benefits: Full-time employees are offered a comprehensive benefit package that includes generous PTO, medical, dental, vision, disability, life, accident, and critical illness insurance. Details on benefits are available upon request.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

Education

Required

Preferred

Licenses & Certifications

Required Phy. Ther. Assistant

Salary : $25 - $35