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Physical Therapy (Outpt) Assistant

UW Health
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 14 Aug 2025

About the role

Work Schedule:

100% FTE, Full time. Day shift schedule M-F, variable hours from 7am-6pm. You will work at 209 9th Street in Rockford, IL.  

Additional components of compensation may include:
•    Evening, night, and weekend shift differential
•    Overtime
•    On-call pay


At UW Health in northern Illinois, you will have:
•    Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package including: PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, retirement, short and long-term disability, paternity leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance
•    Annual wellness reimbursement
•    Opportunity for on-site day care through UW Health Kids
•    Tuition reimbursement for career advancement--ask about our fully funded programs!
•    Abundant career growth opportunities to nurture professional development
•    Strong shared governance structure
•    Commitment to employee voice

Qualifications
  • Completion of an accredited program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association. Required
Work Experience Licenses & Certifications
  • Current license from the State of Illinois. An applicant for employment as a physical, occupational, or speech therapist must present acceptable evidence of licensure. An applicant who fails to provide this documentation will not be hired. A new employee will not be allowed to work as a therapist or assistant until evidence of licensure eligibility is provided. Required
  • BLS/CPR certification. Required
Our Commitment to Social Impact and BelongingUW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.


 

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