SIU Physical Therapist Assistant Program

12/07/2025

Day two at John A Logan with second year SIU PTA students!

12/07/2025

Our second year PTA students participated in the John A Logan college career fair this week by allowing area 8th grade students the opportunityto participate in a few of the activities performed by physical therapy patients/clients for balance, strengthening and endurance.

12/02/2025

Hamilton County Memorial Hospital in Mcleansboro, IL is seeking full- time PTA.

10/16/2025

Our first year students are half way through semester #1!

10/15/2025

Picture from Massage Day 2025

10/14/2025

Novacare in Benton, IL is currently looking to hire 2 full-time PTAs and 1 PRN PTA. Contact Kevin Griggs at 618-439-3399 for more information.

09/29/2025

Mulvaney Rehab Services, 1100 S 42nd Street, Suite A, Mt. Vernon, IL is currently seeking 2 full-time PTAs for their outpatient office. If interested please contact Jim Mulvaney at 618-244-1163.

08/30/2025

Need CEU’s? Renewal period ends soon (September 30th)

Here’s another good course provided by a local start up business. Blake Terry, SIU PTA graduate and CEO of MediTerry, now has a CEU company!

Advance Your Practice – CEU Course on Pressure Injuries & Mobility.

Join MediTerry Inc. for an exclusive live CEU course designed for Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and Assistants.

Course Title: Pressure Injuries and Mobility Technology

Instructor: Nathan Rhudy, PTA, ATP, CDME

With over a decade of hands-on experience in rehabilitation, assistive technology, and patient care, Nathan brings a wealth of practical knowledge to help you enhance clinical outcomes.

What You’ll Learn?

-Prevention and management strategies for pressure injuries

-Advances in manual and powered mobility technology

-Practical tips for improving patient safety and independence

Why Attend?
✅ Earn valuable CEU credits
✅ Gain actionable strategies to use immediately in practice
✅ Network and learn with industry peers
✅ Affordable pricing – just $39.99 if you register before Sept. 1

Date: September 9 (Live Online)
Cost: $39.99 before September 1 | $44.99 after

Register Now → https://mediterry.org/mediterry-shop/ols/products/3-ceu-live-webinar

To learn more, email us at george@mediterry.org

MediTerry Inc. – Innovating Mobility & Safety in Patient Care

08/27/2025

Happy birthday Eric Osman!
Our students brought him some cupcakes!

08/19/2025

Don’t forget registration for our continuing education course Managing Medical Malpractice is open for the live webinar Tuesday August 26, 6-9 pm. Contact us at jfrman@siu.edu or tdavis@siu.edu for more information.

08/04/2025

Congratulations to the PTA Class of 2025!

08/04/2025

Just in time for Illinois PTA license renewal, we are once again hosting a livestream webinar for continuing education. For more information or for course registration please contact Julie Davis at jfrman@siu.edu or Tim Davis at tdavis@siu.edu.