SIU Physical Therapist Assistant Program

09/30/2026

PTA job at Saint Peters Rehab and Healthcare Center
Saint Peters, MO

Physical Therapist Assistant, PTA Job Description: $5,000 Sign on Bonus

The Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) supports the Physical Therapist in implementing resident-specific treatment plans.

(PTA) Qualifications:

Certified Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA).

PTA Responsibilities:

· Provides direct treatment to patients in accordance with the established plan of care developed by the supervising Physical Therapist. Is alert to detect signs and symptoms of favorable and unfavorable reactions to treatment. Reporting adverse responses to treatment immediately to the physical therapist.

Accurately and regularly record all pertinent information regarding the Physical Therapy treatment program. Accurately and timely document the need for the skilled service in each record entry.

Consistently perform at the required productivity level maintaining effective time management according to daily schedule.

Attend and contribute to patient care plan meetings for an interdisciplinary collaboration.

Communicates patient’s response to treatment and progress towards established goals with supervising physical therapist.

Active participation in program development and clinical programming. Identify best practices for Physical Therapy practice and share with Rehab Team.

Assist patients in achieving critical outcomes while acting as a trusted partner within the community.

(PTA) Benefits:

$5,000 Sign on Bonus

Paid time off

Flexible Hour options

Advancement Opportunities

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Fantastic corporate team

ASK ABOUT OUR DAILY PAY!

We look forward to welcoming you to our Team!

Contact - 816-307-2581

Pay: $35.00 - $39.00 per hour

08/27/2026

Here is our class of 2027!

08/24/2026

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SIH Rehabilitation offers a wide range of Physical Therapist Assistant positions across multiple locations and shifts, giving you the flexibility to find the role that fits your lifestyle and career goals. Whether you’re looking for inpatient, outpatient, specialty clinics, or community‑based settings, SIH provides diverse environments where PTAs can make a meaningful impact.

Join a team committed to patient‑centered care, collaboration, and professional excellence, with opportunities available throughout Southern Illinois.

To look and apply for the opportunities currently available for Physical Therapy Assistants at SIH Rehabilitation, please use the following link: https://fpgo.io/r/pPVklV

08/21/2026

The SIU PTA class of 2028 has completed one week of classes!

08/19/2026

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Please join us in welcoming Hunter Church, DPT, to our Outpatient Physical Therapy Energy location! Hunter joins our team as a Doctor of Physical Therapy bringing strong clinical training and a passion for specialized care.

Hunter is a proud SIU alum, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science/Kinesiology and completing the SIU PTA program before going on to receive her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from South College in Knoxville.

Professionally, Hunter has a special interest in Pelvic Floor Therapy, particularly in pregnancy and postpartum care, and will complete her Pelvic Floor certification in August. She is also currently working toward dry needling certification.

Born and raised in Herrin, Illinois, Hunter is excited to care for the community she calls home. Outside of work, she recently got married in and is expecting a baby!

We’re thrilled to have Hunter on our Rehab team

08/03/2026

The 2026 SIU Physical Therapist Assistant Pinning Ceremony was another beautiful celebration! So proud of these 18 graduates!
(I forgot to get a group picture, but Andy Davis-Julie’s husband saved the day with these photos)

07/06/2026

Not all front-wheeled walkers are built the same.

The GEORGE Feedback System Front-Wheel Walker was built with a focus on quality, durability, and user confidence.

Compared with many lower-cost walkers on the market, GEORGE FWW features:

2.0 mm aluminum tubing
Stainless steel legs
C-Clip reinforced height adjustment
Higher weight-bearing capacity
More accurate width and height specifications
Construction designed for longer product life

Many standard front-wheeled walkers are built with thinner 0.8 mm aluminum tubing, lower weight-bearing capacity, and more basic construction. They may cost less to produce, but that lower build quality can affect how the walker feels to the user.

And that matters.

I once had a user become extremely anxious because the legs of a standard front-wheeled walker did not feel secure, even though the height was adjusted correctly and the walker was technically secure. There was still some play in the legs, and that uncertainty created real fear. Fear of falling had set in for the user/patient at that point.

That experience is one reason why quality matters so much.

The GEORGE FWW is more expensive to build because we want a walker that feels stronger, more solid, and more confidence-inspiring for the person using it. When someone already has fear of falling, every detail matters.

Choose stronger construction. Choose greater confidence.

07/05/2026

07/03/2026

Here we have Avery Wilt with her clinical instructor Gayland Jenkins, more commonly called as “G”!

06/29/2026

Recognizing Abbi Mocaby and her clinical instructor Jerica (Klein) Flint (SIU class of 2016)