Physical Therapy Assistant PTA Outpatient

Physical Therapy Assistant PTA Outpatient – Carle Health

Company: Carle Health

Location: Urbana, IL

Employment Type: Full Time

Date Posted: 09/16/2025

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Overview:
Sign on Bonus Available

• $2,500 for candidates with greater than 1 year of experience

• $1,500 for candidates with less than 1 year of experience

• $2,500 relocation (for relocation greater than 50 miles)

External Applicants Only

• Implements plan of care as provided by the physical therapist, treating patients of all ages.
• Serves as a role model in delivery of professional services and as a clinical resource for staff and students.
• Educates patients, family, caregivers, students, and other health care providers using relevant and effective teaching methods.
• Follows the therapist's plan of care.
• Adjusts the treatment based on patient response and available evidence only after communicating with the evaluating therapist and documenting that communication in the daily note.
• Produces documentation in accordance with the Clinical Documentation Policy (CTSCP
  67).
• Completes annual education as assigned to comply with DNV Hip and Knee Replacement Program requirements (where applicable).
• Follows treatment plan of care established by PT.
• Provides treatment interventions including therapeutic exercise, gait and balance training, ultrasound.
• Administers electrical stimulation treatment.
• Provides therapeutic exercise in the water (aquatic therapy).
• Completes daily documentation and charging in therapy EMR.
• Coordinates with PT on patient treatment interventions.
• Communicates with referring provider on patient progress and treatment recommendations.

• Educational requirements: Associate's Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant
• Certification & Licensure requirements: Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) license in Illinois or Board Eligible upon hire
• Additional requirements: Board Eligible / required to successfully complete board exam on the next available exam date; maintain continuing education regarding the care of acute stroke patients

Find it here. Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. The supportive and inclusive team where you can thrive. The place where growth meets balance – and opportunities meet flexibility. Find it all here at Carle Health. Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,500 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses and is recognized as a Great Place to Work.

Carle Bro Menn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital and Carle Health Pekin Hospital hold Magnet designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Health Alliance. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

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