OverviewnnRush Specialty HospitalnnCritical Illness Recovery Hospital + Inpatient Rehabilitation HospitalnnLocation: ChicagonnPhysical Therapist Assistant (PTA)nnHours: Full TimennPay: $29 - $44 per hournnbased on years of experiencennAt Rush Specialty Hospital we care for both chronically and critically ill or post-ICU patients who require extended hospital care as well as patients who need advanced treatment and comprehensive care to best address the medical, physical, emotional and vocational challenges for individuals with:nnBrain InjurynnSpinal Cord InjurynnStrokennAmputationnnNeurological DisordersnnOrthopedic ConditionsnnMultiple TraumasnnWe employ over 50,000 people across the country and provide quality care to approximately 80,000 patients each and every day across our four divisions.nnResponsibilitiesnnYou will assist directly and indirectly with the delivery of Physical Therapy services to include transportation, therapeutic exercises, and functional activities as outlined by treatment plan and in accordance with state practice guidelines.nnImplementing treatment goals, plans, and programs as established by the Physical Therapist (PT).nnAssisting the PT in carrying out the following therapeutic interventions designed to meet the patients’ long term goals: Posture training, strengthening exercise, endurance/cardiac training, balance exercises, coordination exercises, joint mobility and muscle lengthening, pain relief, functional skills training and community re-entry training.nnTraining patients in locomotion using orthotics, prosthetics, or assistive devices such as canes, crutches, walkers, and wheelchairs.nnDemonstrating use of gait, belt, and safety awareness, as well as demonstrating proper guarding techniques.nnOrdering and instructing patients in the use of prescribed equipment.nnQualificationsnnMinimum requirements:nnValid state PTA license required.nnPossess a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by start date.nnAdditional DatannSelect Medical strives to provide our employees with work-life balance, as we understand that happy employees have both fulfilling careers and fulfilling lives beyond our doors.nnThe opportunity to care for complex, critically ill patients.nnAn extensive and thorough orientation program.nnWork jointly with an interdisciplinary team, consisting of registered nurses, physical and occupational therapists, speech language pathologists and physicians to assist patients in regaining their independence.nnDevelop collaborative relationships with patients and their families.nnPaid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Illness Days (EID).nnHealth, Dental, and Vision insurance; Life insurance; Prescription coverage.nnA 401(k) retirement plan with company match.nnShort and Long Term Disability.nnPersonal and Family Medical Leave.nnWe'd love for you to join the team!nnSelect 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.nnApply for this job ( this jobnnJob ID 310180nnLocation US-IL-ChicagonnExperience (Years) 1nnCategory Physical Therapist AssistantnnStreet Address 516 South Loomis StreetnnCompany Rush Specialty HospitalnnPosition Type Full Time