Physical Therapy Assistant Students - Horizons Program

Overview

The Memorial Horizons Program offers students enrolled in Physical Therapy Assistant, Radiography, Surgical Technology, and Sonography degree programs hands-on experience, financial support, and a pathway to employment at Memorial Health after graduation.

Eligibility Criteria

• Open to external candidates and current Memorial Health colleagues in the first year of their major program of study and will graduate in May 2027.
• Must be enrolled in an accredited allied health program that aligns with Memorial’s workforce needs.
• Maintain the minimum required GPA and have completed all prerequisite coursework.
• Complete an employment application and an interview as part of the competitive selection process.
• Must maintain satisfactory academic progress, have no active corrective actions on file, and exhibit behaviors that align with Memorial’s values to remain eligible.

Benefits of Working While In School

• Work at Memorial Health as a per diem colleague while attending school.
• Receive a bi-weekly stipend of $1,000.00 during the second year of your program (August 2026-May 2027).
• May be eligible for up to $5,250 per calendar year in Tuition Assistance.
• Eligible for sign-on incentives at the time of graduation.

Pathway to Employment After Graduation

• Graduates will be placed in full-time roles designated by Memorial Health upon meeting all graduation and licensing requirements.
• Must commit to working at Memorial Health for three years after graduation.

Highlights & Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance Program and Colleague Wellness Benefits - Memorial HR

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Health care experience preferred but not required.
• Computer experience (Microsoft Office) preferred but not required.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Conscientious, responsible, and capable of working with persons with physical or cognitive impairments and disabilities.
• Universal Precautions Category.

Responsibilities

• Provides safe and efficient patient transport to and from the therapy services areas, including home visits with therapy staff or recreational activities with the recreational therapy staff.
• Assists therapists and/or assistants with the treatment of patients, demonstrating consistent judgment and initiative to maximize safety under the supervision of a licensed professional.
• Cleans, organizes and maintains therapy equipment and services areas.
• Maintains open channel of communication with therapists, peers and supervisors, demonstrating appropriate interpersonal skills and teamwork.
• Demonstrates appropriate customer service skills as outlined in the Memorial Health System’s mission, vision and values.
• Demonstrates strong time management and organizational skills in maintaining a high level of productivity while meeting commitments and deadlines.
• Works at least 48 hours in a six month period.
• Per diem expectation is a minimum of 1 weekend shift per month.
• Assist in data collection, structuring and organization of data utilizing Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point.
• Performs other related work as required or requested.