PTA Jobs - Chicago, Illinois
Mediscan is hiring Physical Therapist Assistants to work jobs in the city of Chicago, Illinois.
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Chicago is the largest city in the U.S. state of Illinois, and with over 2.8 million people is the third largest city in the country. Abutting Lake Michigan, Chicago is the third-most densely populated major city in the U.S., and anchor to the world's 26th largest metropolitan area with over 9.5 million people across three states.
After a series of wars with the local American Natives, Chicago was founded in 1833, near a portage between the Great Lakes and the Mississippi River watershed. The city became a major transportation and telecommunications hub in North America. Today, the city retains its status as a major hub, both for industry and infrastructure, with its O'Hare Airport as the second busiest airport in the world. In modern times, the city has taken on additional dimension as a center for business and finance, and is listed as one of the world's top ten Global Financial Centers. Chicago is a stronghold of the Democratic Party, and has been home to influential politicians, including the current President of the United States, Barack Obama.
JOB DETAILS:
Working under the direction of physical therapists, assistants possess a great deal of responsibility in providing treatment and
rehabilitative services to patients who have experienced injury or disabling disease. Physical therapist assistants provide patients
with exercises, massages, electrical stimulation, paraffin baths, hot and cold packs, traction and ultrasound, among other assigned
duties. These individuals are also responsible for the monitoring and documentation of patient treatment and response.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
High School Diploma or equivalent
Graduation from an accredited program
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Lifts, positions, pushes and transfers patients and or supplies and equipment. Must be able to lift up to 60 lbs. Key board activity
and equipment maneuvering, view screen and assess patients while scanning.
ACCOUNTABILITY
Therapist reports to the Recruiting Manager and or Account Executive. This position will also have accountability to the Department Manager or Supervisor.
* Please note - availability may vary. If current position is filled, our specialists will actively find you employment opportunities in the desired locations you choose.
