Physical Therapist Assistant ( Part-time)

About Olympia Olympia Chiropractic & Physical Therapy is a family-based, multi-disciplinary practice with a strong emphasis on sports medicine and active populations. Since 1997, we've grown to 4 clinics across the western suburbs of Chicago, combining chiropractic care with physical therapy, and massage therapy to help patients recover without unnecessary drugs or surgery. About the Role We're hiring a full-time licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our outpatient rehab team. You'll work closely with physical therapists to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care, progress treatment plans, and help patients return to daily activities and sports safely and efficiently.

Schedule:

A mix of morning and afternoon/evening shifts. There is also a Saturday morning rotation with the PT staff. Key Responsibilities

• Implement and progress treatment plans established by the supervising Physical Therapist for a mix of orthopedic, sports, and general outpatient patients.
• Instruct, motivate, and assist patients with therapeutic exercises, functional training, and use of equipment.
• Communicate frequently with the supervising PT regarding patient status, appropriate treatment progression, follow-up visits, and discharge planning.
• Document all care in the EMR, including daily notes, progress notes, and discharge summaries, in a timely and accurate manner.
• Help maintain a clean, safe, and well-organized clinic environment.
• Collaborate with chiropractors and massage therapists as part of an integrated care team. Required Qualifications
• Active Illinois PTA license (or in process of obtaining IL licensure).
• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
• Strong interest in outpatient rehanbilitation and sports medicine.
• Solid basic skills in therapeutic exercise, manual techniques (as permitted by scope), and patient education.
• Strong communication and documentation skills; comfortable using an EMR.
• Team-oriented, professional, and able to build rapport with patients of all ages. Preferred Qualifications
• 1+ years of experience as a PTA in an outpatient rehab setting (new grads welcome with strong outpatient/sports clinicals).
• Experience working with athletes or active adults/teens.
• Background or interest in performance, return-to-sport, or injury prevention programming. What Olympia Offers
• Health benefits (medical, dental, vision).
• Simple Pension Retirement Plan / 401(k) with retirement benefits.
• PTO (paid time off).
• Malpractice insurance and CEU reimbursement.
• Competitive pay based on experience.

If you're a licensed PTA who loves outpatient rehabilitation, sports medicine, and a true team atmosphere, we'd love to hear from you.

Pay:

$30.00 - $33.00 per hour

Education:

Associate (Preferred)

License/Certification:

PTA license (Required)

Work Location:

In person