SIU Physical Therapist Assistant Program

05/26/2026

We honor our veterans and military families who have endured so much for our nation.

05/20/2026

We are always so happy to watch the lives of our students unfold. We had several former PTA students graduate with other degrees this year. (Actually, til his happens often). Here are a few pictures we got this year
Good job Brendan Luster, Elizabeth Williams, and Dr. Tavae Lewis!

05/13/2026

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Way to go!!

05/12/2026

Continuing to celebrate our students as we get more photos. Our second year students are currently in their summer internship, their last portion of their education prior to taking a licensure exam. Keep up the good work!

05/11/2026

Happy Mother’s Day!
This also means this is the weekend we celebrate our students! Here are a few pics of this amazing group. We are so proud of you!

05/07/2026

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Congratulations to Tavae for successfully defending his capstone entitled Exploring Identity and Promoting Interprofessional Collaboration in Rehabilitation. Dr. Chen, the Doctoral Capstone Coordinator, is pictured with him. Nicely done, Tavae!

04/30/2026

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🚨 WE’RE HIRING A PTA! 🚨

Ready to be part of something bigger?

At Integrated Health of Southern Illinois, we focus on whole-body wellness and are preparing to launch regenerative medicine services. We’re looking for a high-energy, efficient, and personable Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) who thrives in a fast-paced, team-driven environment.

💪 Work alongside top-tier PTs who provide mentorship while encouraging autonomy
🧠 Treat a diverse caseload: orthopedic, sports, spine, vestibular & neurological
📍 Float between Harrisburg & Carterville

This is more than a job; it’s an opportunity to make an impact and grow your career.

📞 618.252.5555
🌐 integratedhealthofsi.com

👉 Apply today and take your career to the next level! Visit our website: integratedhealthofsi.com/careers for more information

04/21/2026

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📍 Now Hiring Across Southern Illinois! 📍

We’re growing across Southern Illinois and looking for compassionate, motivated professionals to join the ProgressiveHealth team in Anna, Lawrenceville, Marion, Eldorado, and Mt. Vernon!

✨ Current Opportunities Include:
• Physical Therapists (PT)
• Physical Therapist Assistants (PTA)
• Occupational Therapists (OT)
• Occupational Therapist Assistants (OTA)
• Speech Language Pathologists (SLP)
• Athletic Trainers (AT)
• Entry & Administrative Roles

💼 Why You’ll Love Working Here:
• Flexible scheduling options (FT | PT | PRN)
• Opportunities across multiple clinical & industrial settings
• Supportive, team-first culture
• Competitive pay, benefits, and growth opportunities

At ProgressiveHealth, every role plays a part in helping people move better, feel stronger, and live healthier—right here in your community.

🔎 View open roles & apply: https://progressivehealthus.com/careers

✉️ Questions? Reach out to: talent@phrehab.com

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04/20/2026

Every spring a group of our SIU PTA students make the trek to Golconda to help runners recover after the River to River Relay! We had a great time and a cool and wet day! We even saw two former students that participated in the run. Great to see Katrina Swingler (Deters) and Taryn Bilderbeck (Pender)

04/10/2026

Bryson Burgess from Marion is our featured PTA student today.