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Springfield Clinic

Physician-owned multispecialty healthcare

Physical Therapy Assistant

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
$26.38 - $39.58
Mid
Associate's
Springfield, IL, USA
In Person
Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryRehabilitation Therapies

About the job

Requirements
  • An Associate Degree in Science as a Physical Therapy Assistant is required.
  • Must be licensed by the State of Illinois as a Physical Therapy Assistant.
  • CPR certification following American Heart Association guidelines is required within 30 days of hire.
  • The role requires extensive walking, standing, kneeling, and heavy lifting.
Responsibilities
  • Assist with evaluation procedures and treatment-program planning.
  • Rule out contraindications to treatment and recommend necessary changes.
  • Perform electrotherapy, hydrotherapy, traction, and massage techniques according to established procedures and the patient's condition and tolerance.
  • Administer therapeutic exercises to improve posture, strength, range of motion, coordination, and endurance.
  • Fit and apply recommended orthotic devices.
  • Instruct patients in the use of assistive devices and physical therapy procedures to continue at home.
  • Monitor treatment effects and modify techniques to achieve maximum benefit.
  • Document progress reports in patient records.
  • Verbally report patient progress or changes in condition to the Physical Therapist and/or referring physician, as appropriate.
  • Schedule appointments and maintain daily attendance records.
  • Complete charge tickets accurately and maintain records of treatments given.
  • Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work environment; provide for patient comfort and modesty.
  • Communicate tactfully in person or by telephone.
  • Use supplies economically, help maintain equipment, and notify the Director of problems.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of emergency procedure codes.
  • File incident reports for events that could subject the individual or facility to liability.
  • Notify the Physical Therapist or Director of situations that warrant consideration beyond the assistant's duties and responsibilities.
  • Comply with the Springfield Clinic incident reporting policy and procedures, and complete required OSHA and Springfield Clinic training and accomplishments.
  • Provide customer service in accordance with the SC Way customer service philosophy.
  • Perform other job duties as assigned.

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Springfield Clinic is a physician-owned multispecialty medical group serving central Illinois. It provides primary care, specialty medicine, urgent care, diagnostics, procedures, and outpatient services through clinics across the region. Patients receive care from physicians and advanced practitioners supported by coordinated clinical and administrative teams. Its operating model connects medical departments with nursing, imaging, laboratories, pharmacy, scheduling, revenue cycle, and technology. Roles span clinical practice, allied health, patient access, medical support, information systems, facilities, and administration.

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