What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist Assistant - Injury Prevention WorkStrategies Onsite OHare position at RUSH Physical Therapy?
Overview
Position: Physical Therapist Assistant - Injury Prevention Specialist (WorkStrategies)
Location: Onsite at O'Hare Airport in Chicago Illinois
Schedule: Weekdays 12P-8P and every 5th Weekend
Compensation: $45,000-$50,000
RUSH Physical Therapy at O'Hare Airport is seeking a FULL time licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) or certified Athletic Trainers (ATC) for our injury education and prevention program with a well known airline company. Our large onsite WorkStrategies team conducts assessments, provides triage, and educates employees on a variety of health, ergonomic, and wellness topics with a focus on injury prevention.
This unique opportunity is ideal for a clinician (PTA or ATC) who has previous experience treating an industrial population. We ARE able to consider new graduate PTAs. Our large onsite team will support and train PTAs and ATCs excited about injury education and prevention.
You must be a self-starter and critical thinker with strong communication and documentation skills. You MUST have your IL PTA license to begin. Those soon sitting for the NPTE are welcome to apply with the opportunity contingent upon receiving license.
Why Join Us:
- Comprehensive benefits package and company matching 401(k) plans
- Industrywide unmatched continuing education (CEU) program with unlimited access to CEU courses, national certifications and more
- Indefinite student debt benefit program
- Competitive compensation with annual performance reviews
Responsibilities
- Responsible for patient care under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist as mandated by State Practice Act.
- Implement, with minimal supervision, high quality physical therapy services for patients, caregivers and facilities in accordance with the principals and practices of physical therapy and with Select Medical policies and procedures
- Maintain positive level of interaction with centers and patients, and enhance and expand client relations with centers and their staff.
Qualifications
- College graduate of an accredited physical therapist assistant program
- Passed a national examination for PTAs certified by the CAPTE
- Valid state physical therapist assistant (PTA) license (or license in process)
- CPR certification
Additional Data
Select Medical is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.
Salary : $45,000 - $50,000
