By joining our team, you’ll be part of our life-changing Mission and Vision. You’ll work in a truly inclusive environment where diversity and equity are championed through words and actions. You’ll contribute to an innovative culture that is second to none, one that embraces curiosity, discovery and compassion. You’ll play a role in something that’s never been done before as we integrate science and clinical care to help patients achieve better, faster outcomes — as we Advance Human Ability, together.

Job Description Summary

The Physical Therapist Assistant administers physical therapy treatments to assist patients in reaching maximum physical performance while adjusting to disabilities. Assists the Physical Therapist in complex treatments as directed.

The Physical Therapist Assistant will consistently demonstrate support of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab statement of Vision, Mission and Core Values by striving for excellence, contributing to the team efforts and showing respect and compassion for patients and their families, fellow employees, and all others with whom there is contact at or in the interest of the institute.

The Physical Therapist Assistant will demonstrate Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Core Attributes: Communication, Accountability, Flexibility/Adaptability, Judgment/Problem Solving, Customer Service and Core Values (Hope, Compassion, Discovery, Collaboration, and Commitment to Excellence) while fulfilling job duties.

Job Description

The Physical Therapist Assistant:

• Administers patient therapy programs in accordance with treatment program designed by Physical Therapist. 

• Reports and documents patient's therapy treatments and progress in patient's chart.

• Instructs patients and their families in appropriate continued exercise or therapy program and in use of therapy devices and aids.

• Consults with Physical Therapist and other patient care staff regarding patient's condition, progress and treatment program.

• May participate in conferences and planning sessions with members of the interdisciplinary team.

• May order patient equipment in consultation with Physical Therapist. 

• Performs all other duties that may be assigned in the best interest of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.

Reporting Relationships

Reports directly to assigned Clinical Manager, Therapy Manager-Innovation Center, Therapy Manager-AbilityLab.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Knowledge of physical therapy treatments and modalities at a level generally acquired through completion of Associate's degree in Applied Science.

• Licensed in the State of Illinois.

• Understanding of the growth and development of infant, child, adolescent, and geriatric patients.

• Ability to interpret growth and development related information to assure patient needs are met.

• Analytical skills necessary to identify and report changes to patients and family members on treatment programs.

• Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively instruct patients and family members on treatment programs.

• Ability to lift 20 to 50 pounds occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds frequently to transfer and position patients.

Working Conditions

• Normal office environment with little or no exposure to dust or extreme temperature.

• Some exposure to infectious diseases when working with patients.

• May include exposure to community, home, work, school and off-site clinic settings.

• Includes Saturday and Sunday rotation work.

Pay and Benefits*:

Pay Range: $35 per hour 

Benefits: Shirley Ryan AbilityLab offers a comprehensive benefits program that is competitive with our industry peers in our geographic locations: https://www.sralab.org/benefits

*Benefits and benefits’ eligibility can vary by position. 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Equal Employment Opportunity

ShirleyRyan AbilityLab is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.