✨Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Internal Travel Program✨
Symbria · Chicago, IL · 2 wk ago
On-siteHealthcareFull-time
Responsibilities
- Review assigned patient charts and gather necessary background information
- Avoid evaluation data outside PTA scope of experience and seek guidance from the supervising Physical Therapist
- Modify short-term goals and adapt treatment techniques to meet individual patient needs and established care plans
- Discuss treatment plans and progress with patients and families as appropriate
- Administer prescribed Physical Therapy programs to restore and maintain function and prevent disability, including:
- Therapeutic exercises for lower extremity function, strength, and balance
- Activities to improve coordination and mobility
- Instruction in self-care tasks such as transfers, bed mobility, and ambulation
- Education on body mechanics, joint protection, and work simplification
- Complete accurate and timely clinical and billing documentation
- Collaborate with the rehabilitation team to support quality patient outcomes
- Maintain productivity standards and comply with Symbria policies, Code of Conduct, and travel contract terms
- Utilize provided technology to support documentation and patient care
- Travel to assigned Symbria locations and provide personal transportation between assignments
- Perform additional duties as assigned
- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program
- Active PTA license in Symbria operating states or ability to obtain licensure (including compact eligibility)
- Must hold a full license in state of residence if using a compact license
- Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Excellent observation, problem-solving, and basic math skills
- Customer-focused mindset with strong teamwork abilities
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Experience in acute care, long-term care, or rehabilitation preferred (not required)