What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist Assistant - PRN position at CLARK-LINDSEY VILLAGE?
About Us:
ClarkLindsey exits to engage the mind, spirit and body in wellness and community so that each older adult may live their best life. We strive to create an environment where wellbeing and meaningful life is as at the forefront. If you're passionate about delivering high-quality care and making a difference in the lives of others, please read on.
Seeking a Compassionate, Skilled, Physical Therapist Assistant
Join the team at ClarkLindsey! The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) helps people regain movement, manage pain, and improve functional mobility. PTAs provide direct care, including implementing treatment plans, teaching exercises, and using techniques like massage or therapeutic equipment to assist patients in reaching optimal wellness.
What You’ll Do:
The PTA provides physical therapy services under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist to help residents improve mobility, strength, endurance, and functional independence.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Carry out treatment programs as established by the supervising PT.
- Assist with gait training, balance exercises, therapeutic activities, and functional mobility tasks.
- Document resident care and communicate progress or concerns to the PT.
- Ensure safe and proper use of therapy equipment.
- Participate in interdisciplinary coordination and restorative programs.
What You Bring:
- Associate Degree from an accredited PTA program.
- Illinois PTA license.
- CPR certification.
- Geriatric experience preferred.
Why ClarkLindsey?
We’re more than a workplace—we’re a community. Here, your work enhances lives, builds connections, and supports a mission rooted in wellness, dignity, and independence.
Compensation and Benefits:
The pay for this PRN position is $38.00 per hour. Bonuses equaling up to 2% of salary annually are available based on performance, generally in the spring and fall each year.
ClarkLindsey offers optional enrollment and/or access to the following benefits to full time and part time employees:
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Medical and Dependent Flexible Spending Account
- AFLAC policies including Short Term Disability, Cancer, Specified Health Event and Off-Site Accident
- Long Term Disability (full-time)
- Life Insurance
- Educational Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off Accrual which includes time off for vacation, personal, sick leave, and holidays
- Sick Leave for longer-term illness
- Bereavement Leave
The following optional enrollment and/or access to the following benefits is available to all employees:
- Mandated Paid Time Off Accrual
- Complementary Meals while Working
- Employee Assistance Program
- On-Site Fitness Center
- Uniform Purchase Assistance
- Enrollment in Lifelock and AAA
Salary : $38