Licensed PTA: Hands-on Rehab & Patient Educator

Carle Health; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Carle Health in Illinois is seeking a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant to support the physical therapy team in delivering patient-centered care across ages.

You will educate patients and families, follow the PT plan of care, document in the EMR, and assist with aquatic therapy, gait and balance training, ultrasound, and electrical stimulation. Requires Associate degree PTA, Illinois IDFPR license, and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant
• Field of Study: Physical Therapy Assistant

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).
• Completes annual education as assigned to comply with program requirements.

Job description

Carle Health in Illinois is seeking a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant to support the physical therapy team in delivering patient-centered care across ages.

You will educate patients and families, follow the PT plan of care, document in the EMR, and assist with aquatic therapy, gait and balance training, ultrasound, and electrical stimulation. Requires Associate degree PTA, Illinois IDFPR license, and BLS certification.