Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant — Sign-On Bonus & Relocation

Carle Health; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus for new grads

Sign-on bonus for 1+ years

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Carle Health in Illinois is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to support PTs in delivering patient-centered care across diverse populations. The role includes executing plan of care, educating patients and families, and documenting progress in the EMR.

This position emphasizes collaboration, ongoing education, and adherence to policy requirements, including DNV programs as applicable, and offers a sign-on bonus and relocation assistance.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant or equivalent.
• Field of Study explicitly in Physical Therapy Assistant.
• Licensed PTA in Illinois (IDFPR).
• BLS certification within 30 days of start date.
• Board eligibility and completion of board exam when required.

Responsibilities

• 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 after communicating with the evaluating therapist.
• Produces documentation in accordance with the Clinical Documentation Policy (CTSCP67).
• If applicable, completes annual education to comply with DNV Hip and Knee Replacement Program requirements.
• Follows treatment plan of care established by PT.
• Provides treatment interventions including therapeutic exercise, gait and balance training, ultrasound.
• Administers electrical stimulation treatment.
• Provides 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.

Education

Associate's Degree

Field of Study: Physical Therapy Assistant

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – IL

Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days

Board Eligible/Required to complete board exam

Job description

Carle Health in Illinois is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to support PTs in delivering patient-centered care across diverse populations. The role includes executing plan of care, educating patients and families, and documenting progress in the EMR.

This position emphasizes collaboration, ongoing education, and adherence to policy requirements, including DNV programs as applicable, and offers a sign-on bonus and relocation assistance.