Physical Therapy Assistant

Overview

The Physical Therapist Assistant evaluates and treats patients with a wide range of rehabilitative needs, including orthopedic, neurological, developmental, vestibular, and functional conditions resulting from injury, illness, disease, or age-related changes.

Implements plan of care as provided by the physical therapist, treating patients of all ages. Serves as a role model in delivery of professional services and as a clinical resource for staff and students.

****This role qualifies for a sign-on bonus and relocation assistance if moving 50+ miles!!!!!

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

Educates patients, family, caregivers, students, and other health care providers using relevant and effective teaching methods.

Follows the therapist's plan of care. Adjusts the treatment based on patient response and available evidence only after communicating with the evaluating therapist and documenting that communication in the daily note.

Produces documentation in accordance with the Clinical Documentation Policy (CTSCP67). (23)

If applicable, completes annual education as assigned to comply with DNV Hip and Knee Replacement Program requirements.

Department Specific Job Function

Follows treatment plan of care established by PT

Provides treatment interventions including therapeutic exercise, gait and balance training, ultrasound

Administers electrical stimulation treatment

Provides therapeutic exercise in the water (aquatic therapy)

Completes daily documentation and charging in therapy EMR

Coordinates with PT on patient treatment interventions

Communicates with referring provider on patient progress and treatment recommendations

Qualifications

Education Level

Field of Study

Associate's Degree

Physical Therapy Assistant

 

Licenses/Certifications

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)

And

Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)

Board Eligible/Required to successfully complete board exam on the next available exam date. Attend and satisfactorily complete all required continuing education regarding the care of acute stroke patients.

Carle Health Company Overview

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Our nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois.  We’ve grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We’re developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

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Salary Range

The compensation range for this position is $28.18per hour - $47.06per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.